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IBJJF Worlds

The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, known as the Worlds or the Mundial, is the IBJJF gi world championship for adult and juvenile athletes, and the highest-weighted event in the IBJJF adult ranking.

Next edition

IBJJF had not published dates for the next Worlds when we checked on 25 October 2026.

IBJJF Worlds editions

Every IBJJF Worlds edition listed on Open BJJ, with its own page for dates, divisions and rules.

World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
May 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026 · Long Beach, United States of America · ended

IBJJF 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: February 1996, in Rio de Janeiro. [1]
Host city: California since 2007, when the event moved to California State University, Long Beach. [1]
2026 dates and venue: 28 to 31 May 2026, LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California. [2]
Who can enter (2026): Adults (born 2008 or before) at blue, purple, brown and black belt, and Juvenile 1 and 2 (born 2010 and 2009) at blue and purple belt. There are no white belt or masters divisions. [2]
Black belt ranking points: The 2026 event page required 80 IBJJF ranking points for the adult black belt division. The IBJJF ranking page now lists 95 points for the World Championship (gi). [2][3]
Registration fees (2026): $153 until 22 March, $186 until 19 April, then $204 until the 18 May registration deadline. [2]
Prize money (2026, adult black belt): Weight division champions $7,000 (2 to 8 athletes) up to $10,000 (33 or more). Open class champion $18,000. [2]
Ranking weight: 7, the highest in the IBJJF adult ranking (the Pans and European score 4). A place earns 9, 3 or 1 points in a weight division and 13.5, 4.5 or 1.5 in the open class, times the event weight and the season weight (×3 for the 2026-27 season). [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 Worlds rules

The IBJJF Worlds 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

Men / boys
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

Women / girls
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

Men / boys
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

Women / girls
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 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.

Moves that depend on your belt
Move	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

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida holds the men's record with 13 black belt World titles: 7 in his weight division and 6 in the open class (absolute). [1] Marcus Buchecha Almeida profile
Roger Gracie won 10 World titles: 7 in his weight division and 3 absolute. [1] Roger Gracie profile
Gabrieli Pessanha became the winningest female World Champion in 2026, passing Beatriz Mesquita, and tied Buchecha for the most absolute titles. [5] Gabrieli Pessanha profile
Beatriz Mesquita shared the women's record of 10 World titles with Gabrieli Pessanha going into 2026. [1][5] Beatriz Mesquita profile
Marcelo Garcia holds the middleweight record with five World titles. [6] Marcelo Garcia profile
In 2026 Tainan Dalpra became the first male athlete to earn two IBJJF Grand Slam titles. [5] Tainan Dalpra profile

IBJJF rules guides

Frequently asked questions

When is the next IBJJF Worlds?

IBJJF had not published dates for the next Worlds when we checked on 25 October 2026. The last edition listed here: World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 ran May 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026 in Long Beach.

Can white belts compete at the IBJJF Worlds?

No. In 2026 the adult divisions ran from blue to black belt and the juvenile divisions at blue and purple belt. White belts can compete at the IBJJF Pans.

How many ranking points do black belts need for the Worlds?

The 2026 event page asked for 80 IBJJF ranking points for the adult black belt division. The IBJJF ranking page now lists 95 points for the gi World Championship, so check the bar on the next event page.

Does the IBJJF Worlds have masters divisions?

There are no masters divisions at the Worlds, but athletes of masters age can enter the adult divisions (born 2008 or before, no upper age limit). Masters divisions run at the IBJJF Masters Worlds.