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IBJJF No-Gi Worlds
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship is the IBJJF no-gi world championship, held in December in recent years, for juvenile, adult and masters athletes from blue belt up.
Next edition
World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 runs December 10, 2026 - December 12, 2026 in Las Vegas. Weight classes, illegal moves and registration links are on its page.
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds editions
Every IBJJF No-Gi Worlds edition listed on Open BJJ, with its own page for dates, divisions and rules.
- World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026
Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 · Las Vegas, United States of America
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds facts
Each fact is checked against the source numbered beside it (list at the bottom of the page), last on 25 October 2026. Fees and divisions are for the year shown; confirm the current edition on the official IBJJF page.
- First held
- 2007. Wikipedia says it was commonly held at California State University, Long Beach; the 2024 edition was in Las Vegas. [1]
- 2026 dates and venue
- 10 to 12 December 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center, Hall N3 and N4, 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada. [2]
- Who can enter (2026)
- Juvenile 1 and 2 at blue and purple belt; adults and Masters 1 to 7 at blue to black belt. There is no white belt division. [2]
- Registration fees (2026)
- $153 until 23 August, $186 until 4 October, then $204 until the 29 November registration deadline. Spectators pay $25 a day; children 12 and under get in free. [2]
- Weigh-in
- In pounds, immediately before your first match, with one attempt. Over the limit means disqualification from the division. [2]
- Ranking weight
- 7 in the IBJJF no-gi ranking, the highest (Pan and European No-Gi score 4). [3]
- Streaming (2026)
- FloGrappling and the FloSports app. [4]
How the major IBJJF championships compare
Entry rules, black belt ranking-point bars, ranking weight and 2026 registration fees side by side, from the sources on each championship page.
| Championship | White belt | Masters | Black belt points | Ranking weight | 2026 fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBJJF Worlds | No | No masters divisions | 80 in 2026; 95 on the ranking page now | 7 | $153 to $204 |
| IBJJF Pans | Yes (not Masters 6 and 7) | Yes | 40 | 4 | $139 to $182 |
| IBJJF No-Gi Worlds | No | Yes | 30 (no-gi points) | 7 (no-gi ranking) | $153 to $204 |
| IBJJF Masters Worlds | No | Masters only | None listed | 7 (masters ranking) | $143 to $184 |
IBJJF No-Gi Worlds rules
The IBJJF No-Gi Worlds runs under the IBJJF Rule Book v6.1 (June 2024) as a no-gi tournament. Below are the weight classes, illegal moves and weigh-in rules that apply, checked against the official IBJJF charts on 2026-10-21.
No-gi weight classes
Each figure is the most you can weigh on the scale, in your no-gi uniform. Masters 1 to 7 use the adult table. The juvenile table is the one IBJJF uses at open events; at the majors some juvenile divisions use a separate chart, so check the official event page. Work out your division with the calculator in IBJJF weight classes.
Adult and masters, no-gi
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 55.5 | 122.6 |
| Light Feather | 61.5 | 136 |
| Feather | 67.5 | 149 |
| Light | 73.5 | 162.6 |
| Middle | 79.5 | 175.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 85.5 | 188.6 |
| Heavy | 91.5 | 202 |
| Super Heavy | 97.5 | 215 |
| Ultra Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 46.5 | 103 |
| Light Feather | 51.5 | 114 |
| Feather | 56.5 | 125 |
| Light | 61.5 | 136 |
| Middle | 66.5 | 147 |
| Medium Heavy | 71.5 | 158 |
| Heavy | 76.5 | 169 |
| Super Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
Juvenile (16–17), no-gi
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 51.5 | 114 |
| Light Feather | 56.5 | 125 |
| Feather | 61.5 | 136 |
| Light | 66.5 | 147 |
| Middle | 71.5 | 158 |
| Medium Heavy | 76.5 | 169 |
| Heavy | 81.5 | 180 |
| Super Heavy | 86.5 | 191 |
| Ultra Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 42.5 | 94 |
| Light Feather | 46.5 | 103 |
| Feather | 50.5 | 111.6 |
| Light | 54.5 | 120.6 |
| Middle | 58.5 | 129 |
| Medium Heavy | 62.5 | 138 |
| Heavy | 66.5 | 147 |
| Super Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
Illegal moves by belt
In no-gi, adult brown and black belts get the most permissive column (heel hooks and knee reaping included); masters brown and black belts keep the gi column. Juveniles follow the juvenile column (the white belt rules) at every belt. The columns follow the rule book; not every event runs every belt (some no-gi events start at blue belt), so check the official page for the divisions on offer. Check any move against your division with the IBJJF rules checker or get the printable illegal moves chart.
| Move | Juvenile | Blue and purple | Brown and black, masters | Brown and black, adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed-guard squeeze on kidneys or ribs | Illegal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Wrist lock | Illegal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Single leg with head outside (no penalty) | Illegal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Bicep slicer | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Calf slicer | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Knee bar | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Toe hold | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Straight foot lock: turning toward the foot not under attack | Illegal | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Heel hook | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Locks that twist the knee | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Knee reaping | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Outward pressure on the foot in a toe hold | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
Illegal for every athlete at this event
- Slam
- Spinal lock without a choke
- Scissor takedown (kani basami)
- Bending fingers backward
- Belt-grip throw onto the head vs single leg
- Suplex landing on head or neck
The full table by belt and age is in IBJJF illegal moves by belt and age.
Match length
Adult matches run 5 minutes at white belt up to 10 minutes at black belt; masters matches are shorter. The minutes for every division and how points are scored are in IBJJF match times and points.
Weigh-in
No-gi athletes weigh in wearing their no-gi uniform, right before their first match. There is one attempt, and missing weight disqualifies you from the division. Read the uniform rules in IBJJF gi and uniform rules and the limits in IBJJF weight classes.
Records and notable champions
- Caio Terra holds the men's record with 10 No-Gi World titles. [1]
IBJJF rules guides
Frequently asked questions
When is the next IBJJF No-Gi Worlds?
World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 runs December 10, 2026 - December 12, 2026 in Las Vegas.
Can white belts compete at the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds?
No. In 2026 every adult and masters division ran from blue to black belt, and juvenile divisions at blue and purple belt.
How many ranking points do black belts need for the No-Gi Worlds?
Adult black belts need 30 IBJJF No-Gi ranking points, according to the 2026 event page and the IBJJF ranking page.