{"id":8452,"date":"2021-05-19T16:57:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T16:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=8452"},"modified":"2022-11-03T20:24:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T20:24:26","slug":"best-bjj-competitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/best-bjj-competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Best BJJ Competitions In The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the last decade, the popularity of BJJ has exploded<\/a>. New BJJ schools are emerging in every town, and more people than ever are training in Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ competitions are a way for practitioners to test their BJJ skills against resisting opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst most competitions adopt IBJJF rules<\/strong>, organizations are free to create their own regulations and rules. BJJ competitions can consist of several rulesets<\/em> including, Sub-Only, No-Gi, ADCC and IBJJF rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many<\/strong> different BJJ competitions available, picking a tournament can be challenging. To help, we have put together this guide on the best BJJ competitions<\/strong> in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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ADCC – Abu Dhabi Combat Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ADCC<\/a> is the equivalent of the Superbowl<\/strong> for No-Gi grappling. Taking place every other year, ADCC features fighters from several grappling <\/em>disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADCC <\/a>has developed its own ruleset. The first half of the fight is submission only, encouraging grapplers to hunt for submissions. The second half of the match uses a more traditional points-based system to determine a winner if there is no<\/strong> submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To secure a place at ADCC<\/a>, you need to compete in one of their regional qualifying<\/em> events. The ADCC trials take place all over the globe and feature some of the best grapplers<\/a> battling it out to secure their place at ADCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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IBJJF – International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) <\/a>is the largest BJJ organization in the world. Founded by Carlos Gracie Jnr, the IBJJF hold many of the world\u2019s biggest<\/strong> competitions, including the IBJJF Worlds, Pan American Championship, European Champions and the No-Gi worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IBJJF uses a points system to rank athletes around the globe. The points are determined using three ranking factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Tournament place <\/strong>– The position the fighter finished in the tournament.<\/li>
  2. The tournament ranking factor<\/strong> – How prestigious the competition is.<\/li>
  3. The year weighting factor <\/strong>– The IBJJF includes points from the current and two previous years.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Alongside their large competitions, the IBJJF holds many regional<\/em> tournaments throughout the year. IBJJF events are contested fiercely by the best<\/strong> grapplers on the competitive circuit. The vast majority of BJJ organizations have adopted <\/strong>the IBJJF competition ruleset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    Polaris Invitational <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Polaris<\/a> is Europe’s most established professional <\/strong>grappling event. The promotion features both<\/strong> Gi and No-Gi matches and attracts some of the biggest names from BJJ, Submission Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Polaris was awarded the title of “promotion of the year” at the 2020 Jitsmagazine BJJ Awards. The organization has received positive<\/strong> feedback in the Jiu-Jitsu community for the high quality of their event production and the high-level athletes they have been able to attract<\/em> to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Matches at Polaris are not<\/strong> points-based, with fighters able to win either via submission or decision. Polaris main card bouts are 15 minutes long, whilst<\/em> preliminary fights take place for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    Submission Underground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Submission Underground is a professional grappling event presented by Chael Sonnen and is currently streamed exclusively<\/em> on UFC fight pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SUG attracts some of the best grappling talent<\/strong> from around the globe. Over the past five years, Submission Underground has featured the likes of John Jones, Miesha Tate, Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chael Sonnen himself<\/em> commentates on all the action podcast-style as he sits watching along with the fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    UAEJJF Grand Slam (UAEJJF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Established in November 2012, the UAEJJF<\/a> is the official authority for Jiu-Jitsu<\/em> in the United Arab Emirates. The Federation has implemented policies to help develop<\/strong> the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in partnership with various government entities and educational organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The UAEJJF holds multiple events per year that feature both<\/strong> amateur and professional grapplers from around the globe. Athletes can earn points at regional qualifying events to win<\/strong> travel and accommodation packages for the Abu Dhabi World Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The UAEJJF has a vision<\/strong> – “To make the UAEJJF a leading organization and a symbol for Jiu-Jitsu sports globally”. It is clear from the investment<\/strong> they are putting into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that they are well on their way to achieving their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    Grappling Industries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Grappling Industries has cemented itself as one of the most popular<\/strong> BJJ organizations in the world. The organization holds multiple <\/em>events weekly all around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grappling Industries was founded with the vision of putting on the most organized <\/strong>and best value<\/strong> for money Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling tournaments. The organization is committed<\/strong> to the development of BJJ<\/a> and promotes inclusive grappling tournaments for competitors around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Their competitions follow a Round Robin<\/em> format, ensuring that all competitors get a minimum of four fights. That means that if you enter both <\/strong>Gi and No-Gi divisions, you are guaranteed<\/em> a minimum of eight fights. The Grappling Industries competition format allows you to compete against a range of different people, giving you valuable<\/strong> competition mat time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    NAGA – North American Grappling Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Founded in 1995, the North American Grappling Association (NAGA)<\/a> is one of the worlds largest<\/strong> grappling organizations. NAGA holds both No-Gi Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and features some of the best <\/strong>submission grapplers from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NAGA grappling tournaments consist of both<\/strong> No-Gi and Gi divisions. Gi competitors compete under IBJJF rules, whereas No-Gi competitors compete under rules specific<\/em><\/strong> to NAGA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NAGA also features some of the best prizes<\/strong> in amateur grappling. Their awards include championship belts, medals, BJJ apparel and even samurai swords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    Fight 2 Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Fight 2 Win<\/a> hosts live BJJ shows across the United States. Known as “The biggest party in grappling<\/strong>“, fights feature the top grapplers from the local area and take place in a super-fight format creating a live experience similar<\/em> to Mixed Martial Arts events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fight 2 Win events have one of the best BJJ productions<\/strong> in the country, featuring high-quality audio and visuals and an elevated mat to improve<\/em> the audience’s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If Fight 2 Win is holding an event in your local area, you can make an application<\/em> to fight on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    How To Choose A BJJ Competition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    With so many<\/strong> Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments to choose from, picking a competition can be challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, to help, we have put together a list of factors to consider and help<\/strong> you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n