Understanding Close-outs in BJJ Competitions

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WHAT ARE CLOSE-OUTS AND WHY DO THEY HAPPEN?

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Notable close-outs in BJJ history

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HOW ARE WINNERS OF CLOSE-OUTS DETERMINED?

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WHICH BJJ ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF CLOSE-OUTS?

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PROS AND CONS OF CLOSE-OUTS

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Understanding Close-outs in BJJ Competitions

Understanding Close-outs in BJJ Competitions

WHAT ARE CLOSE-OUTS AND WHY DO THEY HAPPEN?

Notable close-outs in BJJ history

HOW ARE WINNERS OF CLOSE-OUTS DETERMINED?

WHICH BJJ ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF CLOSE-OUTS?

WHICH BJJ ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF CLOSE-OUTS?

PROS AND CONS OF CLOSE-OUTS

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