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Rules and Scoring

BJJ, Rules and Scoring

Scoring in BJJ Competitions

In BJJ, scoring is not just about what looks good, it is about what is controlled. A clean takedown or guard pass means nothing if it is not held long enough. Understanding how points are actually awarded is what separates active fighters from effective competitors.

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BJJ, Rules and Scoring

How to Get a DQ in BJJ Competitions (And How to Avoid It)

Getting disqualified in a BJJ competition is one of the easiest ways to lose a match without actually being outperformed. Most DQs happen because athletes ignore the rules, lose control, or assume a technique is legal when it is not. Understanding what causes a disqualification helps competitors stay safe, follow the rules, and keep their chances of winning alive.

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