IBJJF & Competition
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ADCC 2026 How to Watch: Dates, Start Times & Live Stream Guide
When and how to watch the ADCC 2026 World Championship in Krakow, Poland (September 12-13). Start times in your time zone, the amateur worlds, tickets, and where to stream.
ADCC Rules & Format Explained: Scoring, the No-Points Period & Overtime
ADCC's ruleset is unlike anything in jiu-jitsu: a no-points first half, longer matches, and every leg lock legal. Here's how ADCC scoring, time limits, and the format actually work.
ADCC vs IBJJF: Rules, Scoring & Format Compared
ADCC and IBJJF are the two biggest names in grappling -- but their rules could hardly be more different. A side-by-side comparison of scoring, leg locks, match length, and format.
What Is the Absolute Division in BJJ? Open Class & 'Double Gold' Explained
The absolute (open class) division pits all weights against each other in one bracket. Here's how it works in IBJJF competition, which belts can enter, and what 'double gold' really means.
IBJJF Graduation System: Minimum Age & Time-in-Grade Requirements for Every Belt
How long do you have to spend at each belt? A complete guide to IBJJF graduation requirements -- minimum ages, time-in-grade for blue to black belt, the Worlds exception, and the kids belt system.
IBJJF European No-Gi 2026: Dates, Italy Venue & How to Watch
The 2026 European IBJJF No-Gi Championship runs October 28 - November 1 at PalaPellicone in Lido di Ostia, Italy. Here's the schedule, ruleset, registration, and how to stream.
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IBJJF Illegal Techniques by Belt: What's Legal at White, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black (2026)
A complete breakdown of IBJJF illegal and legal techniques by belt and age division. Learn which leg locks, slams, and submissions get you disqualified at white, blue, purple, brown, and black belt.
IBJJF No-Gi Rules vs Gi Rules: Every Competition Difference Explained (2026)
Heel hooks, grips, uniforms, and scoring -- a complete breakdown of how IBJJF No-Gi competition rules differ from Gi rules, and how each ruleset changes your game plan.
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2026: Dates, Las Vegas Venue & How to Watch
The 2026 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship runs December 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here's the schedule, the ruleset, qualification, and how to stream every match.
IBJJF Pan No-Gi 2026: Dates, Secaucus Venue & What to Expect
The 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship runs October 2-4 at the Meadowlands in Secaucus, NJ. Here's the schedule, ruleset, qualification, and how to watch the kickoff of no-gi season.
How IBJJF Ranking Points Work: The Road to Worlds Seeding Explained
IBJJF rankings decide who qualifies for Worlds and who gets seeded. Here's the exact points formula -- standings value, event weight, and season weight -- with worked examples and the black belt qualification thresholds.
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Analysis: The Techniques and Trends That Defined It
What IBJJF Worlds 2026 told us about where gi jiu-jitsu is heading — the leg lock crossover, the back-take's enduring dominance, team concentration, and the global youth wave reshaping the black belt ranks.
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IBJJF Worlds 2026: 8 Standout Performances and Upsets
The best stories from IBJJF Worlds 2026 — Gabi Pessanha's record-tying 12th title, Diego Pato's retirement, Tarcisio Santos' breakout, the Liberati upset, and more standout performances from Long Beach.
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Results: Every Black Belt Champion in Long Beach
Complete IBJJF Worlds 2026 results — every Adult Black Belt world champion, both genders, plus the open-class winners, the biggest upsets, and the team race from Long Beach (May 28–31).
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Day-by-Day Recap: How Every Day Unfolded
A day-by-day recap of IBJJF Worlds 2026 in Long Beach (May 28–31) — from Omar Nada's brown belt double gold on Day 1 to the black belt finals, open class, and Diego Pato's retirement on the final day.
How to Watch IBJJF Worlds 2026: Streaming, Schedule, Brackets & Tickets
Complete viewer's guide to IBJJF Worlds 2026 (May 28-31, Long Beach): FloGrappling streaming, day-by-day schedule, time zone conversions for the 12:30 PM EDT broadcast, bracket access, and spectator tickets.
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Bracket Breakdown: The Key Matchups in Every Black Belt Division
Deep bracket breakdown for IBJJF Worlds 2026 Adult Black Belt: head-to-head history, stylistic matchups, and the one match to watch in each weight class — based on 2026 Euros and Pans results.
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Preview & Predictions: Who Wins in Long Beach
Complete preview of IBJJF Worlds 2026 (May 28-31, Long Beach) — storylines, defending champions, top contenders by weight class, dark horse picks, and absolute predictions based on the 2026 Euros and Pans results.
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IBJJF Brasileiro 2026: Full Results, Medal Winners & Team Standings
Complete results from the 2026 IBJJF Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Barueri, São Paulo (April 24 – May 3). Black belt gold medalists across all weight classes, absolute winners, team standings, and the biggest storylines.
ADCC 2026 Schedule: Every Trials Date, World Championship & Qualification Deadline
Complete ADCC 2026 calendar — World Championship September 12-13 in Krakow, Poland, plus all Trials dates, locations, registration deadlines, and qualification pathways for the biggest event in no-gi grappling.
ADCC 2026 Qualified Athletes: Complete List by Weight Class
Every qualified athlete for ADCC 2026 in Krakow, organized by weight class and Trials event, updated as new qualifiers are confirmed.
ADCC 2026 World Championship: Complete Guide to Krakow
Everything you need to know about the ADCC 2026 World Championship in Krakow, Poland including dates, venue, weight classes, qualification, tickets, and travel planning.
ADCC North American Trials 2026: Full Results & Qualified Athletes (Pomona)
Complete results from the 2nd ADCC North American Trials (West Coast) at the Pomona Fairplex on April 18-19, 2026 — all eight weight-class qualifiers for the ADCC 2026 World Championship in Krakow, plus standout storylines.
IBJJF World Championship 2026: Complete Guide to Long Beach
Everything you need to know about the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California, including dates, registration, schedule, travel tips, and how to prepare for the most prestigious tournament in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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IBJJF Weight Classes: Complete Guide to All Divisions (2025-2026)
The definitive guide to IBJJF weight classes for Gi, No-Gi, adult, masters, and juvenile divisions. Includes weight limits, cutting tips, and weigh-in rules.
IBJJF Rules Explained: Everything You Need to Know Before Competing
Complete guide to IBJJF competition rules including points system, illegal techniques, advantages, penalties, match duration, and overtime procedures.
IBJJF Points System: Scoring Rules for Takedowns, Sweeps, Passes & Submissions
How IBJJF scoring works: point values for takedowns (2 pts), sweeps (2), guard passes (3), mount (4), and back control (4), plus advantages, penalties, referee signals, and competition strategy.
IBJJF Pan 2026: Full Results, Medalists & Storylines (Kissimmee, FL)
Complete 2026 IBJJF Pan Championship results from Kissimmee, Florida (March 24-29). Every black belt adult gi medalist, absolute winners, and the biggest storylines including Sarah Galvão's double gold over Gabi Pessanha.
IBJJF Masters Age Divisions: Complete Guide to Master 1-7 Categories
Everything you need to know about IBJJF masters divisions including age requirements, weight classes, match times, and tips for competing as a masters athlete.
IBJJF Master Worlds 2025: Results, Champions, and Highlights
Complete coverage of the IBJJF Master and Seniors World Championship 2025 including champions by division, notable matches, bracket analysis, and standout performances.
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IBJJF Gi Rules: Complete Uniform Requirements and Patch Placement Guide
Everything you need to know about IBJJF Gi requirements including legal colors, size specifications, patch placement rules, and what to check before competition.
IBJJF European Championship 2026: Full Results & Medalists (Lisbon)
Complete results from the 22nd IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Lisbon (January 15-24, 2026). Every adult black belt gi medalist by weight class, absolute winners, team standings, and the biggest storylines including Gabi Pessanha's fifth Open gold and Sarah Galvão's black belt debut.
IBJJF 2026 Schedule: Every Tournament Date, Registration Deadline & Venue
Complete 2026 IBJJF tournament calendar — Worlds (May 28-31, Long Beach), Pans (March 24-29, Kissimmee), Europeans (January, Lisbon), Master Worlds (September, Las Vegas), and all Open tournament dates.
Fuji BJJ Tournaments 2026: Beginner-Friendly Competition Guide & Registration
Fuji BJJ tournaments are the best beginner-friendly competitions in grappling. Format, rules, registration, entry fees ($70-110), weight classes, and tips for first-time competitors.
How to Prepare for Your First IBJJF Tournament: Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything first-time competitors need to know about IBJJF tournaments including registration, rules, what to bring, weigh-ins, warm-up routines, and competition day tips.
BJJ Tournaments in Las Vegas: 2025-2026 Competition Calendar
Complete guide to BJJ tournaments in Las Vegas including IBJJF events, local competitions, venue information, travel tips, and how to plan your Vegas competition trip.
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