Can you slam in BJJ?

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Slamming is illegal in most BJJ competitions. If someone has a submission locked, you cannot slam them to escape. However, you can lift and set someone down in a controlled manner. The line between lifting and slamming is sometimes subjective. Referees penalize dangerous slams.

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