{"id":7450,"date":"2026-08-20T12:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/?p=7450"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T06:01:07","slug":"brazilian-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/th\/blog\/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"IBJJF No-Gi Rankings Update 2026: Deconstructing New York Open Points &#038; World Championship Seeding | BJJ Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7450\" class=\"elementor elementor-7450\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e2d35 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42e2d35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6f7b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f6f7b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IBJJF-No-Gi-Rankings-Update-2026-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7453\" alt=\"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IBJJF-No-Gi-Rankings-Update-2026-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IBJJF-No-Gi-Rankings-Update-2026-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IBJJF-No-Gi-Rankings-Update-2026-1-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IBJJF-No-Gi-Rankings-Update-2026-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31eb282 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31eb282\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623a1ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"623a1ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>IBJJF No-Gi Rankings Update 2026: Deconstructing New York Open Points &amp; World Championship Seeding | BJJ Bangkok<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd4cdc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbd4cdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261d4ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"261d4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Following the conclusion of the New York Summer International Open 2026 (August 15\u201316, 2026), the <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu_Federation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQtgI\">International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation<\/a><\/b> (IBJJF) officially published its updated global No-Gi athlete rankings. This leaderboard update carries immense weight for the international submission grappling community, as these rankings directly determine tournament seeding for the upcoming World No-Gi Championship 2026 in Las Vegas later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">In elite competition, earning a high seed is not merely about prestige; it provides a profound biomechanical and physiological advantage. The latest rankings shuffle reveals exactly who is positioned to make a deep run at the World Championships and highlights the technical metas currently dominating the sport.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Here is a breakdown of the recent tournament results, the science of bracketology, and how athletes are preparing for the culmination of the 2026 season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1b43f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1b43f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317bff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"317bff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Impact of the New York Summer Open 2026 on No-Gi Leaderboards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc84208 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc84208\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-998561f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"998561f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">As a premier IBJJF 3-Star ranking tournament, the New York Summer Open awarded substantial point allocations to podium finishers. The black belt No-Gi divisions reshuffled several top-10 world rankings across multiple weight categories over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><code data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">[Industry-typical estimate]<\/code> Ranking metrics indicate that securing double gold (winning both the weight class and the absolute\/open class) at a summer open typically advances an athlete&#8217;s global seeding by 4 to 6 positions in world championship brackets.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The dominant passing and guard retention systems displayed in New York serve as a preview for the World Championships. Athletes who successfully executed heavy Body Lock passes and proactive leg entanglements capitalized on the scoring system, securing the points necessary to climb the international ladder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfc6edf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfc6edf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c01abae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c01abae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Biomechanics of Tournament Seeding: Glycogen &amp; Structural Preservation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff50f5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff50f5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c227090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c227090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Why does seeding dictate success at the World No-Gi Championships? According to principles of <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sports_science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQtwI\">Sports science<\/a><\/b> and human <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anatomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQuAI\">Anatomy<\/a><\/b>, unseeded athletes in deep divisions are often forced to fight one to two additional matches compared to top-seeded competitors.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Energy Management Pipeline:<\/b> [Unseeded Competitor] \u2794 [Fights 1-2 Extra Qualifier Rounds] \u2794 [Muscle Glycogen Depletion] \u2794 [Faces Fresh Top Seed]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The physiological advantages of securing a high seed include:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Anaerobic Energy Conservation:<\/b> Top seeds frequently receive first-round byes. Skipping early elimination bouts prevents excessive lactic acid accumulation, preserving explosive power output for the finals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Structural Integrity:<\/b> Competing in fewer matches reduces cumulative joint stress and decreases exposure to dangerous submission attempts, keeping the athlete physically intact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tactical Scouting Windows:<\/b> High seeds gain the time to physically rest and scout oncoming opponents, allowing them to refine match-specific game plans with greater clarity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8c97fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8c97fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a983556 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a983556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. No-Gi Technical Evolution Reflected in Ranking Shifts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf74096 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf74096\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ce222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02ce222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">The updated IBJJF rankings showcase key technical evolutions in modern No-Gi <b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grappling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQuQI\">Grappling<\/a><\/b>. The athletes securing the highest seeds are consistently utilizing the following concepts:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wrestling-Based Takedown Control:<\/b> Securing early takedown points via freestyle <b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wrestling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQugI\">Wrestling<\/a><\/b> entries remains a primary victory driver among top-seeded competitors, allowing them to dictate the pace from the top position.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Anti-Inversion Passing Systems:<\/b> Passers are effectively countering flexible inversion guards by using Cradle passing mechanics and heavy pelvic pressure to freeze the bottom player&#8217;s hips.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Proactive Guard Offense:<\/b> Dynamic bottom players utilize K-Guard and False Reap entries to immediately collapse heavy passing bases and attack the lower body, rather than playing a static defensive guard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c7fd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70c7fd9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a100e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a100e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strategic Comparison Matrix: Unseeded vs. Top Seed Bracket Dynamics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6660a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db6660a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d147d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d147d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To understand the mathematical and physical impact of the new rankings, this matrix compares the tournament experience based on seeding:<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Technical Dimension<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Unseeded Competitor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Top Seed Competitor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>World No-Gi Championship Impact<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Match Volume Required<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,1,0\">4\u20136 high-intensity bouts for gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,2,0\">2\u20134 bouts (benefits from bye rounds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,3,0\">Substantially lowers systemic physical fatigue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Glycogen Consumption<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,1,0\">Severe metabolic depletion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,2,0\">Maintains optimal glycogen readiness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,3,0\">Ensures maximum power output in the finals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Injury Vulnerability<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,1,0\">High (frequent high-pace scrambles)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,2,0\">Low to Moderate (controlled match volume)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,3,0\">Protects athletic longevity across deep brackets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tactical Preparation<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,4,1,0\">Must prepare for broad, unknown styles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,4,2,0\">Scouts specific potential opponents in advance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,4,3,0\">Elevates overall competitive Fight IQ<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d0be9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2d0be9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4d3ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e4d3ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Train for World-Class Standards in Thailand<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a7db6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4a7db6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Understanding bracketology, energy conservation, and the latest technical metas is essential for anyone looking to compete\u2014or simply train\u2014at a high level.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvQI\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/a><\/b> is dedicated to providing internationally accredited martial arts instruction. The curriculum integrates the exact takedown mechanics, anti-inversion passing, and proactive guard systems utilized by the top-ranked athletes on the IBJJF circuit.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Whether the goal is to climb the international rankings or to master functional grappling for self-defense, the programs cater to competitive athletes and recreational martial artists alike. Step onto the mats to refine leverage, spatial control, and energy management aligned with global standards by joining the premier <b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj7j8Pyvq6WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvgI\">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/a><\/b> community at Marcelo Silva Martial Art in <b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"384\">BJJ Bangkok<\/b> today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e982a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e982a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a76e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5a76e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ Section<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3d097b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3d097b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2f5d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f2f5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c302f8f0d32928bf\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_94d2432ac3dec907\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9558a5b7a579b936\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"30\"><b data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q1: Why are the IBJJF No-Gi rankings updated after the New York Summer Open?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"30\"><b data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">A:<\/b> The New York Summer Open is a major 3-Star IBJJF ranking event. 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