NAGA no-gi legal techniques
12 techniques across 4 divisions (no-gi). Source: NAGA rules (2023, updated July 2024).
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Legal techniques table
| Technique | Kids 13 and under | Teens 14 to 17 | Adult novice and beginner (white belt) | Adult intermediate and expert (blue belt and up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heel hook | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Straight ankle lock | Illegal | Depends | Legal | Legal |
| Knee reaping | Illegal | Depends | Legal | Legal |
| Knee bar | Illegal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Toe hold | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Calf and bicep slicers | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Neck crank | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Twister and spinal locks | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Wrist lock | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Scissor takedown (kani basami) | Illegal | Illegal | Depends | Depends |
| Jumping guard | Illegal | Depends | Legal | Legal |
| Slam | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal |
Notes
- Straight ankle lock: Teens: no knee reaping on a straight ankle lock.
- Knee reaping: NAGA sets no reaping restriction for adults. Teens may not reap on a straight ankle lock.
- Wrist lock: Adult beginners must hold at least 3 fingers.
- Scissor takedown (kani basami): Legal for adults only if a hand is placed on the mat first.
- Jumping guard: Teens: expert division only.
- Slam: Slamming on a takedown or to escape a position or submission is illegal for everyone.
Divisions
- Kids 13 and under
- Teens 14 to 17
- Adult novice and beginner (white belt)
- Adult intermediate and expert (blue belt and up)
See also
Data from bjj-data by Grapple Flows (grappleflows.com), licensed CC BY 4.0; reformatted into tables on this page.
Data: bjj-data (Grapple Flows) (CC BY 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.