We understand you might have many questions. Our Frequently asked question (FAQ) page helps us respond to your questions more quickly and appropriately.
The FAQ page is the best way to get the best, most accurate, and most updated information about Brave Jiu-Jitsu. Through our FAQ page, we aim to educate, inform, and guide you through our policies and procedures. If you have questions - which we know all parents do, check it out! Everything you need to know so you can enjoy your tournament experience to the fullest!
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Brave Jiu-Jitsu closely adheres to the standards of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) with a few exceptions to accommodate our Brave BJJ Tournament Model.
Listed below the main differences.
✅ 2 Matches Guaranteed
These are the type of brackets we use for our tournaments:
- Best 2 of 3
When 2 competitors are in a bracket.
- Round-Robin
When 3 competitors are in a bracket.
- Tiebreaker 1: Number of Wins by Submission
- Tiebreaker 2: Shortest Total Fight Time
- Tiebreaker 3: Sum of All Match Points
- Double Elimination with Bronze Match
When 4 or more competitors are in a bracket.
✅ No Advantages & Penalties
(IBJJF Point Scoring Rules)
✅ 2 Overtimes
In case of a tie during the regular match time.
Maximum of 2 (two) x 2-Minute - First To Score Point Wins
Also known as "Golden Score" Overtime.
WE WILL NOT USE THE "ADVANTAGE" SCORING SYSTEM
To score points, competitors must complete the proper technique, demonstrate control and dominance, and be free from any submission holds!
BRAVE DOES NOT USE THE "ADVANTAGE" SCORING SYSTEM
To score points, competitors must complete the proper technique, demonstrate control and dominance, and be free from any submission holds!
In the case of a tie and no submission, competitors enter a 2 minute, "sudden death" overtime round. In case of a tie during the regular match time: Maximum of 2 (two) x "2-Minute - First Point Wins" Overtime
Competitors ARE ALLOWED to weigh in without wearing their gi.
Be at least an hour and a half early.
🚪 DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 AM
DAY BEFORE: WEIGH-IN STARTS AT 5:00 PM AND GOES UNTIL 10:00 PM
DAY OF TOURNAMENT: WEIGH-IN STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND GOES UNTIL 4:00 PM
🥋 MATCHES START AT 10:00 AM
These are the type of brackets we use for our tournaments:
- Double Elimination, when 4 or more competitors are in a bracket.
- Round-Robin, when 3 competitors are in a bracket.
- Best 2 of 3, when 2 competitors are in a bracket.
YES! All competitors are allowed to wear a rashguard under their gi.
If a competitor applies an illegal technique, the referee will stop the match and undo the illegal move.
No penalty will be given and the match will be restarted by the referee after warning the competitor NOT TO DO IT AGAIN!
If it happens again, the referee will stop the match again, undo the illegal move, warn the coach or parent that if it happens again.... "one more time", the competitor will be disqualified immediately.
If it happens 3rd time, the competitor will be immediately disqualified (DQ'd).
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