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CBJJ
Brazilian national governing body for gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition.
Core Identity
Organization NameConfederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu
Common NameCBJJ
AcronymCBJJ
Organization TypeNational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu governing body and competition organizer
Founded1994
FounderCarlos Gracie Jr.
HeadquartersHistorical: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCurrent: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Operational StatusActive
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
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Organizational Structure
OwnershipConfederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ)
Oversight BodyConfederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ)
Rules AuthorityCBJJ Rules Committee
Regional StructuresContinental Trials: Brazilian National Championships (Brasileiro), Campeonato Brasileiro de Equipes, Campeonato Sul-Americano de Jiu Jitsu, State-level federations and qualifiers
Competition Format
Event CycleAnnual national competition calendar
Qualification MethodsOpen registration for major championshipsEligibility and affiliation requirements through CBJJ-recognized academies
Match StructureSummary: Gi ruleset with points and submissions; regulation time varies by belt and age division.
Scoring SummaryPoints awarded for takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, and back control.
ApplicabilityBelt System: YesGi Required: YesRanking System: Yes
Rules ReferenceCBJJ rules reference
Divisions & Categories
Belt DivisionsWhiteBluePurpleBrownBlack
Age DivisionsJuvenileAdultMaster
Gender DivisionsMenWomen
Weight ClassesStandard CBJJ/IBJJF gi weight categories
Event History
YearEventLocationVenueStatus
2025Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu JitsuTBDTBDpartial
2023Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu JitsuBarueri, Sao Paulo, BrazilGinasio Jose Correapartial
2022Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu JitsuBarueri, Sao Paulo, BrazilGinasio Jose Correapartial
2021Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu JitsuBarueri, Sao Paulo, BrazilGinasio Jose Correapartial