It was a long awaited change requested by female muslins that train Jiu-jitsu and want to compete.
The IBJJF studied the request and decided to act promptly, the fighters will now be able act with their heads covered in competitions . The change in the rules aims to allow Muslim competitors to fight without hurting their cultural and religious beliefs .
IBJJF’s Rules Coordinator, Gabriel Costa spoke to GRACIEMAG.com this Sunday :
” At the Pan Kids we’ve had athletes competing with their heads covered . Along with the changes that we will soon have in our Rulebook , we’ve added the use of a cap for the female . The cap will have restrictions in color and material to be discreet and will not fall out constantly. Hopefully this problem with allow the problems of the female athltes that would not compete because of their religion,” said Gabriel.
Stay tuned to GRACIEMAG.com to meet other changes from the book of regulations of the sport soon .
Graciemag, please review your spelling! It's "Muslims", not "Muslin"!
Do you even have an editor at graciemag?
U gonna argue over one mistake ?? Don't do that …
hell yes
much love to the BBJ homies
It was 2 before! The main title said "Muslins" and it is after we voiced our opinion on here they changed the spelling. As a Muslim, I hope you would appreciate that.
I do brother man …. but I think they didn't do that on purpose mistakes happens …
Good work IBJJF!
Does this include Jewish gals as well?
This news made my day!..Im a happy girl! Osss!
Thats super!!
Amazing. Much love to Yara and Nancy for getting IBJJF to change their rules
This is awesome news. I want all my sisters to be able to enjoy and participate