Chris Lopez, Gustavo Dantas, Alvaro Mansur and "Megaton" at the IBJJF Referee's clinic

The Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) utilizes the rules set forth by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). The IBJJF, the largest governing body in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is responsible for the two largest and prestigous BJJ tournaments in the world: the Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The IBJJF requires all Referees to receive certification by attending an 8-hour Referees Clinic. All AZSBJJF Referees are certified by the IBJJF. The Referees Clinic is organized by the IBJJF Director of Rules and Referees, Alvaro Mansur. Every two years, the tournament/competition rules of the IBJJF are reviewed and updated. The Clinics are necessary to ensure that all Referees are knowledgable of all changes to the rules. The AZSBJJF offers an annual Referees Clinic in order to keep Referees updated. The Clinics are also open to any BJJ student who wants a thourough discription and run-through of the rules. All AZSBJJF Referees have experience in State, National, and/or International tournaments.

Wellington "Megaton" Dias - 4th Degree Black Belt under Royler Gracie

Gustavo Dantas - 3rd Degree Black Belt under Andre Pederneiras

Steve Rosenberg - Black Belt under Gustavo Dantas

Jacob McClintock - Brown Belt under Gustavo Dantas

Chris Lopez - Black Belt under Gustavo Dantas, AZSBJJF Referee's director

Cecil Burch - Black Belt under Wellington Dias

Paul Nava - Brown Belt under Gustavo Dantas

Bob Merriman - Black Belt under Gustavo Dantas

Trevor Rivers - Brown Belt under Gustavo Dantas