FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)

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Please reach us at info@bravebjj.com if you cannot find an answer to your question. 

We use Smoothcomp for all our tournaments. It is an amazing system!

If you already have a Smoothcomp account, we suggest you check to make sure all your information is entered into the system such as birth date, e-mail address, and mobile phone number. Having a Smoothcomp account makes it very easy for you to stay updated with all the information needed on the day of the tournament such as brackets, schedule, and upcoming matches. 

Brave Jiu-Jitsu follows the standard round-robin format, with a maximum of 4 matches in brackets with 5 or more competitors. The round-robin bracket puts all competitors in a group and matches them against each other. This format means all competitors will have multiple matches and a greater competition experience.  

These are the types of brackets we use for our tournaments:

✅  𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝟮 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁

✅ 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲:
              Bracket of 3 = 2 Total Matches Guaranteed
              Bracket of 4 = 3 Total Matches Guaranteed
              Bracket of 5 = 4 Total Matches Guaranteed
              Bracket of 6 or More = 4 Total Matches Guaranteed

               (Maximum 4 Matches Per Participant)

If a competitor cannot continue their matches due to injury, their opponent will be declared the winner via "walkover".

Because of the round-robin format, and depending on the total number of competitors in the bracket, teammates might be matched against one another. 

When using the round-robin bracket format, there is a possibility that athletes end up with the same amount of wins, and if so, there is no clear winner. Therefore, "tiebreaker rules" must be added to resolve this situation. Brave's round-robin tiebreaker order will be processed in the following order:

✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀

Tiebreaker 1 - Most Number of Wins

Tiebreaker 2 - Most Number of Submissions

Tiebreaker 3 - Head to Head Match

In the very unlikely and extremely rare situation where the tiebreaker rules cannot determine the winner, an additional match or bracket will be added between those who are still tied. This is very unlikely to happen; however, if it does, that's how the bracket winner will be determined.

✅ No Advantages & No Penalties
              IBJJF Point Scoring Rules

               𝟮 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑝, 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛, 𝐾𝑛𝑒𝑒 𝑂𝑛 𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑦

               𝟯 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝐺𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠

               𝟰 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝑀𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑀𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙 (𝐻𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝐼𝑛)

✅ 2 Overtimes
              𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲: 2 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠
              𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
              "First Point Wins" Overtime ---> "Golden Score"

               𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟮 (𝘁𝘄𝗼) 𝘅 𝟮 (𝘁𝘄𝗼) 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 - 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
              - 1𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑛𝑒 (1) 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦.

                - 2𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 (3) 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘.

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.

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! 

✅ 2 Overtimes
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲: 2 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠
𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
"First Point Wins" Overtime ---> "Golden Score"

𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟮 (𝘁𝘄𝗼) 𝘅 𝟮 (𝘁𝘄𝗼) 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 - 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
- 1𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑛𝑒 (1) 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦.

 - 2𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 (3) 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘.

COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED TO WEIGH IN WITHOUT THEIR GI

There is a +1.5 lb. (one and a half pound) weight allowance for all WHITE BELT divisions. 

There is a +1.0 lb. (one pound) weight allowance for all GREY BELT divisions.

There is a +0.5 lb. (half pound) weight allowance for YELLOW, ORANGE, or GREEN BELT divisions. 

Any weight over these allowances will result in missing weight.

Competitors, or parents of children competitors, are responsible for ensuring that the weight is met.  All athletes must make weight prior to their first match. Any athlete that is over their registered weight and the allowance is subject to disqualification.

Brave Jiu-Jitsu strongly recommends that children compete at their natural weight and do not support or encourage any form of weight cutting for competition.

No they can't. Athletes are allowed to enter in ONLY IN 1 DIVISION. 

Multiple registrations is NOT AN AVAILABLE. Thanks for your understanding! ;-)

 No. Every spectator must purchase a spectator ticket. Tickets can be purchased online and start at $1, increasing by $1 for every 25 participants registered. The only free entrance is for coaches, toddlers, infants, and any child under 10 years of age. 

To purchase tickets: https://bravebjj.net/tickets

General Admission—A barrier separates the general admission area from the mat area, which helps manage the crowd. You can stand in front of the barricades or sit on the bleachers. You won't miss any of the fighting action. However, you will be a little farther away, giving you a broad perspective of the matches. If standing, you might be behind other guests. 

VIP Experience - The VIP mat-side seats place you right in front of the fighting action! This setup provides a much more "immersive experience," allowing you to feel as though you’re part of the matches with enhanced unobstructed views and additional comfort since you will have a chair to sit on. Being up close means better pictures and videos! Go VIP.. you won't regret it! Guaranteed!

Be at least an hour and a half early.

🚪 DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 AM

WEIGH-IN STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND GOES UNTIL 4:00 PM

🥋 MATCHES START AT 10:00 AM

✅  𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝟮 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁

✅ 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲:
Bracket of 3 = 2 Total Matches Guaranteed
Bracket of 4 = 3 Total Matches Guaranteed
Bracket of 5 = 4 Total Matches Guaranteed
Bracket of 6 or More = 4 Total Matches Guaranteed

(Maximum 4 Matches Per Participant)

If a competitor cannot continue their matches due to injury, their opponent will be declared the winner via "walkover". Because of the round-robin format, and depending on the total number of competitors in the bracket, teammates might be matched against one another. 

When using the round-robin bracket format, there is a possibility that athletes end up with the same number of wins, and if so, there is no clear winner. Therefore, "tiebreaker rules" must be added to resolve this situation. Brave's round-robin tiebreaker order will be processed in the following order:

✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀

Tiebreaker 1 - Most Number of Wins

Tiebreaker 2 - Most Number of Submissions

Tiebreaker 3 - Head to Head Match

In the very unlikely and extremely rare situation where the tiebreaker rules cannot determine the winner, an additional match or bracket will be added between those who are still tied. This is unlikely; however, if it does, that's how the bracket winner will be determined.

YES! All competitors are allowed to wear a rashguard under their gi. 

Weigh-Ins Information: Competitors may weigh in as soon as doors open at 8:00 AM, regardless of their scheduled competition time.

Priority for Early Competitors: From 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, priority will be given to competitors scheduled to compete between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Other competitors may still weigh in, but they might have to wait until these priority athletes are processed first.

Weigh-In Deadline: All competitors MUST complete their weigh-in at least one hour before their scheduled division. For example, if your match is scheduled for 3:00 PM, you must weigh in by 2:00 PM at the latest.

We make every effort to separate teammates within the same division. When teammates must compete in the same bracket, they will be placed on opposite sides whenever possible to minimize early matchups against each other. However, in cases where multiple competitors from the same gym are in the bracket, separation may not be possible. 

You are responsible for moving to different (older or heavier) division to avoid facing a teammate. Any change must be complete by the posted deadline. Brackets are constantly changing and we are happy to explain our thought process behind creating them! If there is something that needs to be adjusted, we will do what we can. It is always better to notify us as soon as possible so we can make any corrections necessary!

Smoothcomp App: If you haven't seen it, Smoothcomp has an app! We highly suggest you download it and have it ready on tournament day! Lots of cool and innovative features! 

Here's the link for more information: https://bravebjj.net/smoothcomp-app

 The brackets will be available online on Thursday of the week of the tournament.

ONCE BRACKETS ARE PUBLISHED, THEY ARE FINAL!

https://bravebjj.net/brackets

Brave's takedown only brackets are a unique and exciting format designed to help athletes sharpen their stand-up game. In these brackets, the match starts standing and remains standing during the entire match. 

No guard pulling, no submissions, no groundwork. The focus is 100% on Wrestling, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu takedown skills. Athletes score points by executing clean, controlled takedowns. Once a takedown is completed and control is established for a brief moment, the referee stops the action, resets both athletes to standing, and the match continues.

This format encourages: explosiveness and takedown timing, balance and control, real competition experience in takedown exchanges, and confidence in the standing phase. It’s a fast-paced, technical, and fun way to compete! The takedown only bracket is ideal for athletes who want to test and improve their takedown skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Basic Rules and Format:

• Takedown without control: 1 point.
• Takedown with control: 2 points.
• A 10-point lead (mercy rule) ends the match.
• Bracket method: Round Robin (max 4 matches).
• Match duration: Same as Jiu-Jitsu divisions (depends on age).
• Skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Brave is committed to running a fair, transparent, and competitive event for all athletes. To keep our "First-Time Only" divisions fair, we verify every athlete’s competition history directly through Smoothcomp and directly with parents.

The Competition Experience Question

During registration, every athlete must answer the competition experience question. This helps us place athletes fairly and protect the integrity of our divisions.

First Time Competing

Choose this only if the athlete has never participated in any Jiu-Jitsu tournament, anywhere, ever. Wow! Big step! It's their very first time competing! Amazing! We call it here the "Brave Game Day"!

Has Competed Before 

Choose this if the athlete has participated in any event where they faced an opponent in a structured tournament setting.

 THIS INCLUDES:

• ANY EVENT ON SMOOTHCOMP OR OFF SMOOTHCOMP

• ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BJJ TOURNAMENT

• ACADEMY IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENTS

• ANY EVENT WITH AN OFFICIAL MATCH REFEREE AND SCOREKEEPER

• ANY EVENT WITH FAMILY SUPPORT FROM THE SIDELINES

If the athlete has had even one match under these conditions, they must select “Has Competed Before.” All Smoothcomp profiles must stay public so we can verify competition history. “Not Public” profiles will not be approved.

A "Smoothcomp not public profile" means that a user has activated a setting to hide their competition statistics, ranking data, and personal details from the public. When anyone visits that profile, they will see a message stating, "This profile is not public".

Private Smoothcomp Profiles

What the Public Cannot See: When a Smoothcomp profile is set to private, the public cannot view:

          • The athlete’s win/loss record and detailed fight results.

          • Statistics such as points earned in any ranking lists.

What Really Matters for Registration

When a Smoothcomp profile is public, parents and coaches can see the key information that helps everyone make fair, informed decisions when signing up their child for a tournament.

THIS IS BASIC INFORMATION, "FIGHT RECORDS" SUCH AS THE ATHLETE'S NUMBER OF WINS AND LOSSES, WHAT EVENTS HAVE THEY PARTICIPATED IN BEFORE, WHAT THE RESULTS OF THEIR MATCHES WERE, AND HOW MANY TOTAL MATCHES.

That’s it. These basic details allow coaches, parents, and the Brave team to place athletes correctly and ensure a safe, fair experience for all competitors. Private profiles hide this information, making the approval process more difficult, which is why public profiles are required.