
First Time Competing with Checkmat Charlotte
First Time BJJ Competition Guide at Checkmat Charlotte Competing in Jiu Jitsu is a challenging but highly rewarding experience. Read below to find a few tips and guidelines for how to prepare and conduct yourself on the big day! Most of all, remember to breathe and have fun! Prep Make sure you are on weight and hydrated if possible Newbreed, Grappling industries, TCO and NAGA allow a grace pound and you weigh in without the gi IBJJF does not allow a grace pound and you weigh in the gi All federations DQ if you miss weight (except TCO) Plan ahead. If you think you may miss weight, you have options. Change your division or ask for help to cut weight ....
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