{"id":19265,"date":"2023-05-18T14:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T19:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=19265"},"modified":"2023-07-01T11:46:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T16:46:15","slug":"how-do-bjj-tournaments-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/how-do-bjj-tournaments-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do BJJ Tournaments Work? (IBJJF, ADCC, NAGA, Grappling Industries)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
BJJ has evolved into a worldwide combat sport with an enormous scene ranging from complete beginners to elite athletes competing professionally. Different levels and organizations do things differently, but how do most BJJ tournaments work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJJ tournaments divide competitors into divisions based on age, weight, and skill level to ensure competitive and fair matches. Then grapplers compete in either a single elimination format, where the winner moves forward, and the loser is eliminated, or in a round-robin format, where each competitor faces multiple opponents from his division.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Entering BJJ tournaments is an amazing experience that elevates you as a martial artist. Even as a spectator, it is better to know how everything works to enjoy the experience more, and this article will help you understand how tournaments work and which are the big organizations in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are different formats for BJJ tournaments, but the two most popular ones are single elimination, double elimination, and round robin, with the vast majority of big organizations opting for the elimination format. Competitors in tournaments are always grouped in divisions based on age, skill level, and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will take a closer look at the three common types and their advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Single elimination is the most simple and common system used by the IBJJF, ADCC, and many other organizations. The rules are simple: the winner moves forward in the bracket while the loser is eliminated from the tournament until the gold, silver, and bronze medalists are determined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Elimination-style tournaments allow for a quicker conclusion. In the case of the IBJJF, there are already so many divisions based on age, belt color, and weight that single-elimination tournaments are the only way to finish a competition in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The downside of elimination tournaments is that you only have one match if you lose in the first round. Given that all tournaments have an entry fee, often around $100, it’s easy to see why many think the price is steep for a single match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The logic behind double elimination is similar to single elimination: there are rounds, and the winners progress in the brackets. The distinction is that when an athlete loses a fight, he moves to another bracket where he can compete for third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grappler who wins all of his battles receives the gold medal, the competitor who loses in the final receives the silver medal, and the winner of the loser\u2019s bracket receives the bronze medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the round-robin format, you face most people in the division, meaning everyone grapples against everyone in their weight class<\/a> for up to four matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then the person with the most victories is the winner of the bracket. If there is a tie in wins, other factors are weighed to determine the winner. Here is an example of the largest organization using the round-robin format Grappling Industries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Wins > Most Submissions > Head To Head Match > Most Points Scored<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In cases with more than four participants in a weight class, they are separated into pools. After each pool has a winner, the winners face each other in single-elimination matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The big advantage of round-robin tournaments is that each participant gets way more experience. Those who lose a lot will still have four matches in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>How Do BJJ Tournaments Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Single Elimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Double Elimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round Robin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Different Organizations Hosting BJJ Tournaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n