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Black Belt
The highest commonly recognized rank in BJJ, representing deep technical knowledge, teaching abil...
Belt Promotion Ceremony
A formal event where practitioners are awarded new ranks. These ceremonies often include demonstr...
Base Maintenance
The ability to maintain a stable posture and balance, preventing sweeps or takedowns. Strong base...
Armbar from Mount
A joint lock targeting the elbow, applied when in mount position. The attacker isolates one of th...
Arm Drag to Back
A direct application of the arm drag where the movement is extended into a back take. This transi...
Arm Triangle / Head and Arm Choke
A choke where the opponent’s arm is trapped against their own neck while your arm applies pressur...
Arm Drag
A technique where the opponent’s arm is pulled across the body to disrupt balance and expose thei...
Angle Creation
The act of shifting position to create an advantageous angle for attacks such as sweeps, passes, ...
ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club)
An elite submission grappling organization known for its no-gi world championships. The ADCC rule...
50/50 Guard
A guard position where both opponents’ legs are intertwined symmetrically, creating a neutral set...
Wristlock Rules Across Orgs
Wristlocks are legal in some competitions but restricted in others, often depending on rank. For ...
Weight Cutting Basics for Grappling
Weight cutting is common but must be done safely. Many athletes reduce water retention, manage di...
Weigh-In Procedures
Weigh-ins vary depending on the event. Some organizations, like IBJJF, require athletes to weigh ...
Warm-Up Routines for BJJ Competition
Warming up before matches boosts performance and prevents injury. Drills like shrimping, guard re...
Uniform Color Regulations
Most organizations regulate gi and belt colors. IBJJF, for example, only allows white, blue, or b...
Understanding Technical Submissions
A technical submission is declared when a referee stops the match to protect an athlete from seri...
Understanding Sudden Death Rounds
Sudden death rounds occur when no winner is determined after regulation and overtime. The next po...
Understanding Overtime Formats
Overtime formats vary between organizations. The EBI system, for instance, places athletes in sub...
Understanding Mat Etiquette
Mat etiquette in competition ensures safety and respect. Athletes should bow or acknowledge refer...
Understanding Brackets and Seeding
Most tournaments use single-elimination brackets, with athletes paired based on weight, rank, and...