IBJJF vs ADCC vs UFC BJJ Rules: Scoring, Time Limits and Leg Locks
How IBJJF, ADCC, and UFC BJJ rules differ, from points and match length to heel hooks and guard pulling, plus the local rules at NAGA and Grappling Industries.
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Competition.
Competing in jiu-jitsu: how brackets and rankings work, what to study in the weeks before an event, and how to review your matches afterwards.
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What to Study Before ADCC and IBJJF Worlds
A six-week BJJ competition prep plan for ADCC, IBJJF Worlds, or your local open, starting with the no-new-techniques rule.
How IBJJF Brackets, BYEs, and Rankings Work (Beginner's Guide)
How IBJJF brackets work: bracket sizes, why BYEs happen, how ranking points drive seeding, and how to read your division before you compete.