What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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The match

What happens when jiu-jitsu athletes roll off the mat?A match starts standing on the referee's call of "Fight!".

Points

What is an advantage in jiu-jitsu, and why three seconds?A scoring move or position counts only when it is held under control for three seconds.

Submissions, fouls and referees

How do penalties work in jiu-jitsu, and what is stalling?Minor fouls are counted.

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