Section
Guides
5 articles
Rules
IBJJF scoring: the quick guide to not losing a match on the details
Takedown, sweep, pass, mount and back. How much each position is worth and what the referee needs to see.
Belts
From white to black: how long it takes and what changes at each belt
Minimum time for each rank, required age and why the journey usually takes more than eight years.
Gear
How to choose your first gi without throwing money away
Fabric weight, weave, size and the sizing mistake almost every beginner makes.
Nutrition
Tournament week: what to eat and what to avoid
Simple food, good hydration and no trying new foods the day before your match.
History
How jiu-jitsu became a Brazilian art
From Belém to the world: the arrival of Mitsuyo Maeda, the Gracie family and the sport's boom.