Why is team jiu jitsu so popular, with Polaris, CJI and AIGA all using that format in 2025?

The first big team grappling event of the year is Polaris 31 on Saturday 8 February, where the UK-based promotion return to their Squads format.

A European six-man crew featuring Jozef Chen and Owen Jones takes on North America, who boast PJ Barch and Mike Perez.

In this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, host Ross speaks to Polaris and Scramble co-founder Matt Benyon to preview Saturday's event and discuss the benefits of team BJJ in general.

00:00 The Rise of Team Jiu-Jitsu and why Polaris Chose That Format

05:59 Building Competitive Teams

13:03 Scoring, Match Structure and Environment

21:19 Future Polaris Plans

27:30 Advice for Grapplers

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