Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Learn BJJ rules and scoring basics, including points, advantages, penalties, submissions, IBJJF-style scoring, and beginner competition tips.

Learn IBJJF no-gi rules for beginners, including scoring, uniforms, weigh-ins, legal techniques, and competition strategy.

A source-specific gi size chart with two worked examples, measurement checks and practical between-size decisions.

Official IBJJF gi requirements for 2026: legal colors, inspection measurements, belt and patch rules, and what fails gi inspection.

IBJJF scoring explained with the 4–3–2 chart, three-second stabilization, qualifying back control and worked tiebreak examples.

Start BJJ with positions, escapes, guard basics, passing concepts, and a first-month roadmap instead of chasing random submissions.

BJJ is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a ground-focused grappling art. Jiu jitsu is a broader term that can also mean Japanese jujutsu or traditional self-defense systems.

“OSS” (also written as “Oss”) is a term of acknowledgment, respect, and encouragement used widely in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other

Summary: As of 2026, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) remains a premier choice for self-defense, equipping practitioners with practical skills to handle

The De La Riva guard, named after BJJ black belt Ricardo De La Riva, is a pivotal technique in Brazilian