Organization
IBJJF
Overview
The International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is a global organizer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition, operating an international calendar that includes the World Jiu Jitsu Championship, Pan Championship, European Championship, and the World No-Gi Championship.
Competition
Core Identity
Organization name International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
Common name IBJJF
Acronym IBJJF
Organization type Global BJJ competition organizer and federation (private operator)
Founded 2002
Founder
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Irvine, California, USA
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi championships)
Organizational Structure
Ownership / Oversight Body International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
Rules Authority IBJJF Rules / Rule Book
Ranking / Registration System IBJJF membership and athlete ranking points system.
Regional Structures
- International event calendar with major championships plus opens and regionals across multiple continents
Competition Format
Event cycle Annual global calendar with major championships and points-eligible tournaments.
Qualification methods
- Open registration for many events
- Eligibility and registration requirements vary by championship
Match format Points-based gi ruleset with designated No-Gi events; divisions by belt, age, and weight with regulation time by division.
Scoring summary
- Points are awarded for takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, and back control.
Belt system Yes
Gi required Yes
Ranking system Yes
Event Ecosystem
Signature championships
- World IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship
- Pan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship
- European IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship
- World IBJJF No-Gi Championship
- World Master IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship
Divisions & Categories
Belt divisions
- White
- Blue
- Purple
- Brown
- Black
Age divisions
- Juvenile
- Adult
- Master
Gender divisions
- Men
- Women
Weight classes
- Standard IBJJF weight categories by division and event
Event History
Year Event Host City Venue Status Results
2026 IBJJF Championship Calendar TBD TBD Planned —
2025 IBJJF Championship Calendar TBD TBD Partial —
2024 IBJJF Championship Calendar TBD TBD Partial —