International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
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The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the major and most prestigious governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(BJJ) that hosts several of the biggest tournaments in the world, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship and European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
. The federation was created by Carlos Gracie, Jr.
, who is the head of one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations Gracie Barra
. The IBJJF is directly connected to Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu, sharing its rules and regulations.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
(BJJ) that hosts several of the biggest tournaments in the world, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. They are hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The first Mundial tournament to be held outside of Brazil was in 2007 at the California State University in Long...
, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship and European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
European Championship (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
The European Championship is the most prestigious and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Europe by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.This championship has been held since 2004 in January, in Lisbon, Portugal.-See also:...
. The federation was created by Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Carlos "Carlinhos" Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt URL accessed on June 7, 2009 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . He started the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is head of the Gracie Barra, one of the largest and most successful worldwide Jiu-Jitsu associations...
, who is the head of one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations Gracie Barra
Gracie Barra
Gracie Barra is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, with over 400 black belts and 150 schools or affiliates worldwide. It is headed by Carlos Gracie, Jr., son of Carlos Gracie the first Gracie to ever learn Jiu-Jitsu from Japanese emigrant to Brazil Otávio Mitsuyo Maeda.- History...
. The IBJJF is directly connected to Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu, sharing its rules and regulations.
IBJJF Tournaments
- World ChampionshipWorld Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipThe World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. They are hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The first Mundial tournament to be held outside of Brazil was in 2007 at the California State University in Long...
- World No-Gi Championship
- Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Pan No-Gi Championship
- Pan Kids Championship
- European Open ChampionshipEuropean Championship (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)The European Championship is the most prestigious and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Europe by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.This championship has been held since 2004 in January, in Lisbon, Portugal.-See also:...
- Asian Open Championship
- Brazilian Nationals No-Gi Championship
- Brazilian Nationals Championship
- Brazilian Beginners Championship
- Rio International Open IBJJF Championship
- New York International Open IBJJF Championship
- Miami International Open IBJJF Championship
- Houston International Open IBJJF Championship
- Las Vegas International Open IBJJF Championship
- Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF Championship
- Chicago Winter International Open IBJJF Championship
- Boston International Open IBJJF Championship
- Montreal International Open IBJJF Championship
- London International Open IBJJF Championship
- Honolulu International Open IBJJF Championship
- Melbourne International Open IBJJF Championship
- International Masters and Seniors Championship
- South American Championship
- Brazilian Teams Championship