What are the rules of BJJ competition?

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Rules vary by organization, but generally: points for takedowns, sweeps, passes, and dominant positions. Submissions win immediately. Some submissions are banned at lower belts (heel hooks, neck cranks). Stalling and certain grips get penalties. IBJJF, ADCC, and local tournaments all have slightly different rulesets. Read the specific rules before competing.

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