# What happens at a BJJ competition?

You weigh in, wait for your division to be called, then fight strangers in bracketed matches. Matches last 5-10 minutes depending on belt level. You win by submission, points, advantages, or referee decision. Expect long waits, nervous energy, and matches that feel much shorter than they actually ar...

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