Takedown Only Brackets

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 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.

• Explosiveness and takedown timing.
• Balance and control.
• Real competition experience in takedown exchanges.
• 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 abilities in a safe, controlled environment. 

• 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: 2, 3, or 4 mins. depending on age.
• Skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.