The living standards document

Standards & Codification

The closest thing the sport currently has to an institutional standards body. Progression frameworks. Competition ruleset analysis. Coach and referee standards. Belt-system alternatives.

Progression Frameworks

Ability-based progression that does not rely on belt systems. How to measure and communicate skill development honestly.

The Living Standards Document

The site's evolving position on best practices, ethics, safety, and competitive standards. Versioned. Updated as the sport develops.

Competition Ruleset Analysis

ADCC, submission-only, IBJJF No-Gi, and points formats compared. What the rules incentivise and what they don't.

Referee Standards

What consistent, competent refereeing looks like and why it matters for the sport's development.

Coach Certification Concepts

What a meaningful coach certification framework for no-gi grappling could look like.

School Maturity Standards

What a mature, well-run no-gi school looks like across culture, safety, curriculum, and community.