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An IBJJF tournament bracket with BYEs and seeded competitors

June 1, 2026 4 min read

How IBJJF Brackets, BYEs, and Rankings Work (Beginner's Guide)

New to competing? Here's how IBJJF brackets actually work — bracket sizes, why BYEs happen, how ranking points drive seeding, and how to read your division before you step on the mat.