Organization
CBJJ
Overview
The Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ) is Brazil's primary national governing body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Founded by Carlos Gracie Jr., CBJJ organizes the country's most prestigious gi championships and establishes rules, rankings, and athlete development pathways within Brazil.
Competition
Core Identity
Organization name Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu
Common name CBJJ
Acronym CBJJ
Organization type National Brazilian Jiu Jitsu governing body and competition organizer
Founded 1994
Founder
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
Organizational Structure
Ownership / Oversight Body Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ)
Rules Authority CBJJ Rules Committee
Regional Structures
- Brazilian National Championships (Brasileiro)
- Campeonato Brasileiro de Equipes
- Campeonato Sul-Americano de Jiu Jitsu
- State-level federations and qualifiers
Competition Format
Event cycle Annual national competition calendar
Qualification methods
- Open registration for major championships
- Eligibility and affiliation requirements through CBJJ-recognized academies
Match format Gi ruleset with points and submissions; regulation time varies by belt and age division.
Scoring summary
- Points awarded for takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, and back control.
Belt system Yes
Gi required Yes
Ranking system Yes
Divisions & Categories
Belt divisions
- White
- Blue
- Purple
- Brown
- Black
Age divisions
- Juvenile
- Adult
- Master
Gender divisions
- Men
- Women
Weight classes
- Standard CBJJ/IBJJF gi weight categories
Event History
Year Event Host City Venue Status Results
2023 Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu Jitsu Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil Ginasio Jose Correa Partial —
2022 Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu Jitsu Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil Ginasio Jose Correa Partial —
2021 Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu Jitsu Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil Ginasio Jose Correa Partial —