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Comparing gi and no-gi training for guard passing: scoring, grips, pace, and transferability. We recommend a gi-heavy plan for competitors, but no-gi ...
Stop guessing your weight class. Use IBJJF's exact divisions to plan your cut, your game, and your training. Here's how to train smart for your actual...
Your belt doesn't decide how fast you improve—your training plan does. Stop waiting for time-in-grade and start chasing the clock in every round.
Cutting weight for IBJJF can boost your odds, but the costs are real. Here's how to decide if dropping a division is worth it for your game.
You think jiu-jitsu is about submissions, but points decide most matches. Here's how to train with the IBJJF scoring system in mind and actually win.