Purpose of Points

​The purpose of points in grappling is to illustrate where you would be able to inflict the most damage on the person you’re fighting. This is why mount and back are worth the most points and why points are centered around being the top player even though Brazilian Jiu Jitsu places heavy emphasis on guard work. I think of points more as a guide, I like playing fancy guards and butt scooting as much as the next guy, but I also know that the real purpose of what we do adheres to how points are scored to a certain extent.