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The American Grappling Federation (AGF) has it's own unique ruleset. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our tournament’s rules.

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AGF Rules: Anchored Climbing AGF Rules: Conceding the Takedown and Pulling to a Reversal AGF Rules: Double Guard Pull and Penalties AGF Rules: Flying vs Seated AGF Rules: High Elevation AGF Rules: Kid's Divisions Standing Submissions AGF Rules: Knee on Belly AGF Rules: Mount AGF Rules: Passivity While Stand Up Grappling AGF Rules: Referee Expectations AGF Rules: Reversals AGF Rules: Shoulder Roll Suplex AGF Rules: Standing Step Out of Bounds AGF Rules: Stiff Arm Stalling & Action AGF Rules: Submissions AGF Rules: Takedowns AGF Rules: Takedowns with a Trapped Arm AGF Rules: Takedown or Reversal to Side Control Added Point

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