Competition Statistics

Data and insights from BJJ competitions worldwide, including IBJJF tournaments, submission statistics, and winning methods.

IBJJF Registrations

125.0K

2024

Avg. Comps/Year

2.3

Per competitor

Medal Rate

33%

Win a medal

Submission Win Rate

42%

Of all wins

How Matches Are Won

42%
Submission
38%
Points
12%
Advantages
8%
DQ/Ref Decision

Most Common Submissions

1
Choke from Back
22%
2
Armbar
18%
3
Triangle
14%
4
Guillotine
12%
5
Kimura
8%
6
Heel Hook
7%
7
Bow & Arrow
6%
8
Americana
5%
9
Other
8%

Based on submission finishes in major IBJJF tournaments

Key Competition Insights

58%

of submissions come from back control or mount positions

2.3x

more likely to win by submission if you score first

67%

of matches are decided in the first 3 minutes

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