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Educational guides on BJJ and grappling rules, federations, and techniques.
AIGA Rules Guide: Amateur International Grappling Association
Complete guide to AIGA (Amateur International Grappling Association) competition rules: the scoreless period, hybrid scoring system, and experience-based divisions.
Grappling Industries Rules: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Grappling Industries competition rules: round-robin format, scoring system, minor vs major fouls, and skill-based divisions.
ADCC Rules Explained: Submission Wrestling's Premier Format
Complete guide to ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) rules: the unique two-half match structure, scoring system, penalty points, and experience-based divisions.
AJP Rules Guide: How Abu Dhabi Pro Tournaments Work
Complete guide to AJP (Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro) competition rules: scoring system, penalties, tiebreak rules, and how AJP differs from IBJJF.
IBJJF Rules Explained: Scoring, Techniques, and Penalties
A complete breakdown of IBJJF competition rules including the scoring system, advantages, penalty tiers, and the tiered tiebreak rule.
Illegal Techniques in BJJ: What's Banned at Each Belt Level
A clear guide to which BJJ techniques are banned at white, blue, purple, brown, and black belt — and how restrictions differ between federations.
Gi vs No-Gi BJJ: How the Rules Differ
A clear comparison of Gi and No-Gi BJJ rules — grips, allowed techniques, leg lock differences, and which federations run which formats.
BJJ Scoring System: Points, Advantages, and How to Win
A full breakdown of how scoring works in BJJ competitions — points per position, advantages, tiebreaks, and how each major federation differs.
BJJ Rules for Beginners: Everything Before Your First Tournament
A beginner-friendly overview of BJJ competition rules — scoring positions, submissions, penalties, and what to know before stepping on the mat.
BJJ Belt System Explained: From White to Black Belt
A complete guide to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt ranking system — adult and kids belts, stripes, typical progression timelines, and what each rank means for competition.
What Is Grappling? Wrestling, BJJ, and Submission Wrestling Explained
Understand what grappling is, the different styles (BJJ, wrestling, judo, submission wrestling), and how the rules differ between combat sports.
What Is BJJ? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is, how it works, and why understanding the rules matters for training and competition.