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No-gi jiu-jitsu.

1 field note to help you understand the sport with more precision.

Read with a clear question.

Keep no-gi format separate from a universal rules assumption. Read how organizers define categories and how a practitioner can build a more informed, coach-guided approach to a different set of connections.

Start with the field note closest to the question you are trying to answer. Each article includes a primary-source reference where formal rules or competitive records matter, alongside clearly framed editorial guidance. Use the linked topic pages for wider context instead of treating a single article as a universal rulebook.