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IBJJF rules in plain English — how points and advantages work, which techniques are legal at your belt, and the DQs that surprise first-time competitors.

ADCC is the world championship of no-gi grappling, held every two years. Its history, unusual ruleset, and why winning it matters more than money.

Should you compete in BJJ? An honest look at the pros and cons of competing in jiu-jitsu, what you gain, what holds people back, and how to decide if it's for you.

Guard pulling is a tactical choice with different costs under different rules. Separate competition strategy, training habits, and spectator preference.

What a bye means, how to read your route through a BJJ bracket, and why an empty first-round slot does not give you a fixed start time.

Wrong division on your BJJ entry? Find the correction deadline, use the right process, and verify the change before tournament day.

Coach admission, matside access, athlete coverage, and clear corner communication: what to arrange before a BJJ tournament starts.

Competing in BJJ transforms your training. From registration to match strategy, here's everything you need to know about entering your first tournament and beyond.