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You think holding a position for 3 seconds earns points. It doesn't. The IBJJF rule is about control, not time. Stop wasting energy on positions you d...
Sweeps score 2 points, guard passes score 3. But the real reason to pass first is about control, momentum, and the 3-second rule that decides everythi...
You think you passed the guard, but the ref didn't give you anything. The IBJJF requires 3 seconds of control. Here's how to stop losing points you th...
IBJJF minimum time-in-grade rules can stall your promotion—unless you win Worlds. Here's how to game the system and climb faster.
Stalling kills your IBJJF chances. Learn how the 20-second rule, early points, and referee perception can flip matches your way. Real example for blue...
A practical guide to using the IBJJF's 3-second stabilization rule to score points and win more matches. Learn how to position, stabilize, and score.
White belts lose matches chasing submissions. The IBJJF points system rewards control. Here's how to win more by scoring takedowns, passes, and positi...
Thinking about competing? This practical how-to walks you through your first jiujitsu tournament, from weight class to scoring, based on the IBJJF rul...