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IBJJF Pans
The Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, known as the Pans or Pan Ams, is the IBJJF gi Pan Championship, held at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Unlike the Worlds, it runs white belt and masters divisions.
Next edition
IBJJF had not published dates for the next Pans when we checked on 25 October 2026.
IBJJF Pans editions
Every IBJJF Pans edition listed on Open BJJ, with its own page for dates, divisions and rules.
- Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026 · Kissimmee, United States of America · ended
IBJJF Pans 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
- June 1995 in Irvine, California, according to GracieMag. The Wikipedia infobox gives 1996. [1][2]
- Venue
- Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Ln, Kissimmee, Florida. FloGrappling reports the Pans has been held there since 2020. [3][4]
- 2026 dates
- 24 to 29 March 2026. IBJJF said it might also schedule fights on 24 and 25 March if registrations did not fit in four days. [3]
- Who can enter (2026)
- Juvenile 1 and 2 at white, blue and purple belt; adults and Masters 1 to 5 at white to black belt; Masters 6 and 7 at blue to black belt. [3]
- Registration fees (2026)
- $139 until 14 December 2025, $173 until 8 February 2026, then $182 until 15 March 2026. [3]
- Ranking weight
- 4 in the IBJJF adult and masters rankings, the same as the European and Brazilian Nationals (the Worlds is 7). [5]
- Size
- FloGrappling calls it "the largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament held each year in the Americas". Wikipedia reports over 4,600 athletes registered in 2022. [4][2]
- 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 Pans rules
The IBJJF Pans runs under the IBJJF Rule Book v6.1 (June 2024) as a 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.
Gi weight classes
Each figure is the most you can weigh on the scale, wearing your gi. 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, gi
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 | 127 |
| Light Feather | 64 | 141.6 |
| Feather | 70 | 154.6 |
| Light | 76 | 168 |
| Middle | 82.3 | 181.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 88.3 | 195 |
| Heavy | 94.3 | 208 |
| Super Heavy | 100.5 | 222 |
| Ultra Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 48.5 | 107 |
| Light Feather | 53.5 | 118 |
| Feather | 58.5 | 129 |
| Light | 64 | 141.6 |
| Middle | 69 | 152.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 74 | 163.6 |
| Heavy | 79.3 | 175 |
| Super Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
Juvenile (16–17), gi
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 53.5 | 118 |
| Light Feather | 58.5 | 129 |
| Feather | 64 | 141.6 |
| Light | 69 | 152.6 |
| Middle | 74 | 163.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 79.3 | 175 |
| Heavy | 84.3 | 186 |
| Super Heavy | 89.3 | 197 |
| Ultra Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
| Division | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 44.3 | 98 |
| Light Feather | 48.3 | 106.6 |
| Feather | 52.5 | 116 |
| Light | 56.5 | 125 |
| Middle | 60.5 | 133.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 65 | 143.6 |
| Heavy | 69 | 152 |
| Super Heavy | No maximum | No maximum |
Illegal moves by belt
Juveniles follow the white belt column at every juvenile 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 | White belt and juvenile | Blue and purple | Brown and black |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed-guard squeeze on kidneys or ribs | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Wrist lock | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Single leg with head outside (no penalty) | Illegal | Legal | Legal |
| Bicep slicer | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Calf slicer | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Knee bar | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Toe hold | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
| Straight foot lock: turning toward the foot not under attack | Illegal | Illegal | Legal |
Illegal for every athlete at this event
- Heel hook (allowed in other IBJJF divisions)
- Locks that twist the knee (allowed in other IBJJF divisions)
- Knee reaping (allowed in other IBJJF divisions)
- Outward pressure on the foot in a toe hold (allowed in other IBJJF divisions)
- 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
Gi athletes weigh in wearing the gi, right before their first match. There is one attempt, and missing weight disqualifies you from the division. Your gi is inspected before the scale, with three tries to pass, and you cannot change gis after weighing in for your first match. Read the uniform rules in IBJJF gi and uniform rules and the limits in IBJJF weight classes.
Records and notable champions
- Wikipedia lists André Galvão with the most men's Pan wins, 9. [2] André Galvão profile
- Tainan Dalpra won his fifth Pan title in 2026. [6] Tainan Dalpra profile
IBJJF rules guides
Frequently asked questions
When is the next IBJJF Pans?
IBJJF had not published dates for the next Pans when we checked on 25 October 2026. The last edition listed here: Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 ran March 24, 2026 - March 29, 2026 in Kissimmee.
Can white belts compete at the IBJJF Pans?
Yes. In 2026 juvenile, adult and Masters 1 to 5 divisions ran at white belt. Masters 6 and 7 started at blue belt.
How many ranking points do black belts need for the Pans?
Adult black belts needed 40 IBJJF ranking points in 2026, and the IBJJF ranking page lists the same bar.
Where is the IBJJF Pans held?
At the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The 2026 edition ran there from 24 to 29 March.