🏆 Competition

What is No Time Limit in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A match format with no time restriction, continuing until a submission occurs.

Full Explanation

No time limit matches have no clock and continue until one competitor submits. This format was common in early BJJ and is used in some modern events for superfights. No time limit matches are the purest test of grappling skill because there is no running out the clock. However, they can also result in extremely long matches, which is why most competitions use time limits for practical reasons.

Examples in Context

"The no time limit superfight went 45 minutes before the submission"

"No time limit matches are the purest form of the sport"

Related Terms

Submission Only

A competition format where the only way to win is by submission.

Superfight

A featured match between two high-level competitors, often the main event.

Submission

A technique that forces your opponent to tap out due to a choke or joint lock.

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