The biggest jiu-jitsu tournament of the year, with a record number of women in every division, is over. The days when one match guaranteed you a medal are over. Women were fighting at least 3-4 matches to even have a chance to place on the podium. Many left the mats broken-hearted, in tears, and soul-searching. Others were ecstatic that the hard work had paid off, and that luck was on their side.

Here are some of our favorite photos of the 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. We hope you enjoy them!

The infamous double guard pull.

Open guard vs inverted guard.

Twins

I hate when this happens.

What???

Your worst jiu-jitsu nightmare.

Did I win?

I won!

I won!

I won!

I won big time!

I didn’t win.

I didn’t win either.

Till next year, ladies!