Competition

Referee raising the arm of a purple belt in a blue gi after a BJJ match, with the scoreboard showing points, advantages and penalties

BJJ Rules and Points: How Scoring Works in Jiu-Jitsu

How the BJJ point system works: takedowns, sweeps, passes, mount and back, plus advantages, penalties, match length by belt and illegal techniques.

BJJ competitor in a black gi standing on a digital scale at a tournament weigh-in while an official checks the reading

BJJ Weight Classes: IBJJF, NAGA, Fuji and ADCC Charts

Every BJJ weight class for the IBJJF, NAGA, Fuji and ADCC in lb and kg, plus how weigh-ins work and why you shouldn't cut weight for your first tournament.

Nervous white belt sitting on a folding chair at a BJJ tournament while his coach crouches beside him with a hand on his shoulder

How Long Should You Train Before Your First BJJ Competition?

Most coaches say 6 to 12 months, but no rule makes you wait. A readiness checklist, the case for competing early, and how to pick a division you can win.

Blue belt competitor checking the fight order on his phone at a BJJ tournament while two blue belts grip fight next to a scoreboard

IBJJF vs NAGA vs Fuji vs AGF: Which BJJ Tournament Should You Enter?

How the big US BJJ tournament circuits compare on weigh-ins, divisions, rules and match count, and which one to pick for your first competition.

The Ultimate Guide to Competing in BJJ: Tips for Your First Time

BJJ Competition Mastery - Proven Tips for First-Time Fighters