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Competition
Prepare to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments with expert guidance on strategy, weight management, mental preparation, and game planning. Learn from competitors and coaches about what it takes to perform your best under IBJJF, ADCC, and local competition rules.
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Competition preparation extends far beyond technique. Success on the tournament mat requires understanding rule sets, developing a focused game plan, managing weight cuts safely, and building mental resilience under pressure. Our competition articles cover every aspect of tournament preparation, from your first local tournament to major IBJJF events. Learn periodization strategies for peaking at the right time, study analysis of high-level matches, and discover the mindset shifts that separate competitors from hobbyists.
Quick Tips for Competition
- Start with local tournaments to gain experience before major competitions
- Know the rule set thoroughly - points, advantages, and illegal techniques
- Develop a simple, reliable A-game rather than dozens of techniques
- Practice competition scenarios in training with time pressure
- Plan your weight management weeks in advance, not days
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Tournament Week for BJJ Students: What to Train, What to Cut, and What to Avoid
A practical BJJ tournament-week guide for students and coaches: how to train, recover, manage weight, and avoid the mistakes that ruin competition performance.
Apr 2, 20267 min
competition prep
tournament prep
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Gi vs No-Gi: Which Should You Train (And Why the Answer Is Both)
The eternal BJJ debate settled with actual reasoning instead of tribal loyalty. Here's what each style gives you and why limiting yourself to one is leaving grappling IQ on the table.
Feb 17, 20265 min
training
gi
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Shark Tank BJJ: The Ultimate Competition Conditioning Drill
Build competition-ready cardio with Shark Tank, the intense conditioning game where one practitioner faces continuous fresh opponents. Test mental toughness and technique under extreme fatigue.
Nov 18, 20254 min
bjj training games
conditioning
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