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IBJJF
Global organizer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition events.
Core Identity
Organization NameInternational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
Common NameIBJJF
AcronymIBJJF
Organization TypeGlobal BJJ competition organizer and federation (private operator)
Founded2002
FounderCarlos Gracie Jr.
HeadquartersHistorical: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCurrent: Irvine, California, USA
Operational StatusActive
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi championships)
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Organizational Structure
Oversight BodyInternational Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
Ranking SystemIBJJF membership and athlete ranking points system.
Rules AuthorityIBJJF Rules / Rule Book
Competition Format
Event CycleAnnual global calendar with major championships and points-eligible tournaments.
Qualification MethodsOpen registration for many eventsEligibility and registration requirements vary by championship
ApplicabilityBelt System: YesGi Required: YesRanking System: Yes
Match StructureSummary: Points-based gi ruleset with designated No-Gi events; divisions by belt, age, and weight with regulation time by division.
Scoring SummaryPoints are awarded for takedowns, sweeps, guard passes, mounts, and back control.
Rules ReferenceIBJJF rules book
Divisions & Categories
Belt DivisionsWhiteBluePurpleBrownBlack
Age DivisionsJuvenileAdultMaster
Gender DivisionsMenWomen
Weight ClassesStandard IBJJF weight categories by division and event
Event Ecosystem
Signature ChampionshipsWorld IBJJF Jiu Jitsu ChampionshipPan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu ChampionshipEuropean IBJJF Jiu Jitsu ChampionshipWorld IBJJF No-Gi ChampionshipWorld Master IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship