International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the largest sports association in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu .
It is a for-profit company that hosts several of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournaments in the world, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the World No-Gi (Without Gi ) and Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The association was founded by Carlos Gracie Jr., the head of one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, Gracie Barra in 2002. The IBJJF uses the set of rules of the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu. [1]
prehistory
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the South American variant of Kōdōkan Judo and was developed by the brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie . Carlos Gracie learned Judo from Mitsuyo Maeda , a student of Kanō Jigorō and passed it on to his younger brother Hélio. Hélio was physically rather skinny and could not use many of the traditional judo techniques. For this reason, he changed the mechanics and leverage of many techniques, making them more effective and also applicable to physically weaker people. Hélio and Carlos taught their children Judo, creating the next generation of fighters and teachers who spread Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and proved the efficiency of the style in many Vale Tudo challenge battles.
In the 1970s, one of Hélio's sons, Rorion Gracie, came to the USA to pursue a career. He taught the family style in his garage, and slowly more and more people in the USA became interested in this martial art.
In the early 1990s, Rorion opened a large academy in Los Angeles and, together with advertising expert Art Davie, created the “ Ultimate Fighting Championship ” (“UFC” for short).
In these fights, which were broadcast on American pay-per-view television, martial artists of various styles fought against each other. Originally there were only a few rules about this. You could neither bite nor stab your opponent in the eye. Head butts, hair pulling and blows to the groin were undesirable, but allowed.
The goal was the enemy ko beat him or her to Aufgabezu force. Royce Gracie, the son of Hélio Gracie, won three of the four UFC tournaments as the easiest participant. He ended all won fights by submitting the opponent. To date, he is the only fighter who has ever won four fights in one event.
This led to the fact that the sport became known to a wide public and more and more schools were opening that taught martial arts.] In order to be able to organize competitions between these schools according to uniform rules, but also to ensure a binding and uniform graduation system , a Umbrella organization required, which brought enough influence with it to unite as many schools as possible under this set of rules .
Therefore, Carlos Gracie founded the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) in 2002
IBJJF Gi tournaments
Athletes participating in official IBJJF tournaments may receive ranking points which apply to their position in the official IBJJF ranking. In the 2017/2018 point system, the first place in weight classes is worth 9 points, the second 3 points and the third 1 point. The first place in the open class is worth 13.5 points, the second 4.5 points and the third 1.5 points. The IBJJF weights tournaments based on their importance on the calendar. The weight of a tournament is one factor in calculating the number of points the athlete can gain from participating. The IBJJF also uses a third criterion to determine the ranking points, namely the calendar season in which the tournament took place. For the 2017/2018 season, the ranking points achieved at an IBJJF event from 2015/16 onwards will be multiplied by 1, 2016/2017 by 2 and 2017/2018 by 3.
Points are calculated as follows:
Number of points × tournament rank × annual weighting
Examples: - 2017/2018 World Championship 1st place Open Division 13.5 for the first × 7 tournament ranking × 3 season weighting = 283.5 points 2015/2016 British National 2nd place Medium Heavy Division 3 for the second × 1 tournament ranking × 1 season weighting = 3 points The Gi tournaments of the 2017/2018 season and their tournament weighting are listed below. [2]
| Association | weighting | competition | venue | Sports facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBJJF | 7th | World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Long Beach | The Walter Pyramid |
| IBJJF | 7th | World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Convention Center |
| IBJJF | 4th | European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Odivelas (Lisbon) | Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas |
| IBJJF | 4th | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Irvine | Bren Center - UCI |
| IBJJF | 3 | Asian Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Tokyo | Tokyo Budo-Kan |
| CBJJ | 3 | Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Barueri | Ginásio José Correa |
| IBJJF | 2 | American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Las Vegas | Sports Center of Las Vegas |
| IBJJF | 2 | Pan Pacific Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Melbourne | Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Center |
| IBJJF | 2 | Rio BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship | Rio de Janeiro | Tijuca Tenis Club |
| IBJJF | 2 | São Paulo BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship | Barueri | Ginásio José Correa |
| IBJJF | 2 | South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Barueri | Ginásio José Correa |
| IBJJF | 1 | Atlanta Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Atlanta | Georgia International Convention Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Atlanta Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Atlanta | Georgia International Convention Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Atlanta Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Atlanta | Georgia International Convention Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Austin International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Round skirt | Round Rock Sports Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Belo Horizonte Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Belo Horizonte | Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond |
| IBJJF | 1 | Belo Horizonte Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Belo Horizonte | Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond |
| IBJJF | 1 | Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Boston | UMASS Athletics |
| IBJJF | 1 | Boston Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Boston | UMASS Athletics |
| IBJJF | 1 | Brasilia International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Brasilia | Ginásio do Cruzeiro |
| IBJJF | 1 | British National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | London | Crystal Palace |
| IBJJF | 1 | Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Concord | Cabarrus Arena |
| IBJJF | 1 | Chicago Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Chicago | Chicago State University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Chicago | Chicago State University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Cincinnati International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Cincinnati | Mount St. Joseph University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Copenhagen International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Birkerød | Birkerød Idrætscenter |
| IBJJF | 1 | Curitiba Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Curitiba | Ginásio da Universidade Positivo |
| IBJJF | 1 | Curitiba Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Curitiba | Ginásio da Universidade Positivo |
| IBJJF | 1 | Dallas Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Dallas | Texas Woman University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Dallas Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Dallas | Texas Woman University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Floripa Fall Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Florianópolis | Instituto Estadual de Educação de Florianópolis |
| IBJJF | 1 | Floripa Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Florianoópolis | Instituto Estadual de Educação de Florianópolis |
| IBJJF | 1 | German National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Berlin | Haemmerlingstrasse sports hall |
| IBJJF | 1 | Houston International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Houston | University of St. Thomas |
| IBJJF | 1 | Japanese National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Tokyo | Sumida City High School |
| IBJJF | 1 | Las Vegas International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Las Vegas | Sports Center of Las Vegas |
| IBJJF | 1 | London Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | London | Crystal Palace |
| IBJJF | 1 | London Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | London | Crystal Palace |
| IBJJF | 1 | Long Beach International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Long Beach | The Walter Pyramid |
| IBJJF | 1 | Madrid International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Madrid | Pabellón Deportivo Europa |
| IBJJF | 1 | Manaus International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Manaus | Arena Poliesportiva Amadeu Teixeira |
| IBJJF | 1 | Manila International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Manila | SM Mall of Asia |
| IBJJF | 1 | Melbourne International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Melbourne | Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Mexico City International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Mexico city | Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento |
| IBJJF | 1 | Mexico City Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Mexico city | Ciudad Deportiva |
| IBJJF | 1 | Miami Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Miami | Miami Dade College |
| IBJJF | 1 | Miami Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Miami | Florida international University |
| IBJJF | 1 | Moscow International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Moscow | Sports Complex “Festivalniy” |
| IBJJF | 1 | Munich International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Unterhaching | TSV Unterhaching - sports arena |
| IBJJF | 1 | New York BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | 1 | New York Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | 1 | New York Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | 1 | Paris International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Paris | Salle Charpy - Stade Charléty |
| IBJJF | 1 | Poznań International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Poses | LOSiR Sp |
| IBJJF | 1 | Rio Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Rio de Janeiro | Tijuca Tênis Club * |
| IBJJF | 1 | Rio Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Rio de Janeiro | Tijuca Tênis Club * |
| IBJJF | 1 | Rome International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Rome | PalaPellicone |
| IBJJF | 1 | Salvador Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Salvador | Ginásio Poliesportivo de Cajazeiras |
| IBJJF | 1 | Salvador Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Salvador | Ginásio Poliesportivo de Cajazeiras |
| IBJJF | 1 | San Antonio International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | San Antonio | St. Mary's University |
| IBJJF | 1 | San Diego BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship | San Diego | Point Loma Nazarene University |
| IBJJF | 1 | San Diego International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | San Diego | Point Loma Nazarene University |
| IBJJF | 1 | San Jose International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | San Jose (CA) | San Jose City College |
| IBJJF | 1 | San Jose Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | San Jose | San Jose Convention Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | São Paulo International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Barueri | Ginásio José Correa |
| IBJJF | 1 | Seattle International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Seattle | Everett Community College |
| IBJJF | 1 | Spanish National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Guadalajara (ES) | Polideportivo David Santamaria |
| IBJJF | 1 | Sydney International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Sydney | University Sports & Aquatic Center |
| IBJJF | 1 | Vitória International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Vitória | Centro Esportivo Tancredo de Almeida Neves |
| IBJJF | 1 | Washington DC International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Hyattsville | Prince George's Sport & Learning Complex |
| IBJJF | 1 | Zurich International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship | Waedenswil | Glärnisch sports hall |
IBJJF No-Gi Tournaments
Since December 2017 the IBJJF no longer has a separate athlete ranking list for no-gi tournaments, although the no-gi events in the calendar are stated on its athlete ranking list "No Gi ranking list" and "system is coming soon" (status: October 20, 2019) 2017/2018 are listed below.
| Association | Type | competition | venue | Sports facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBJJF | NO GI | World No-Gi Championship | Anaheim | Anaheim Convention |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | NO GI | European Nogi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship | Rome | PalaPellicone |
| CBJJ | NO GI | Brazilian Nationals Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Rio de Janeiro | Tijuca Tenis Club |
| IBJJF | NO GI | American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Las Vegas | Sports Center of Las Vegas |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Atlanta Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Atlanta | Georgia International Convention Center |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Austin International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Round skirt | Round Rock Sports Center |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Belo Horizonte Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Belo Horizonte | Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Belo Horizonte Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Belo Horizonte | Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Brasilia International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Brasilia | Ginásio do Cruzeiro |
| IBJJF | NO GI | British National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | London | Crystal Palace |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Chicago Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Chicago | Chicago State University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Chicago | Chicago State University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Copenhagen International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Birkerød | Birkerød Idrætscenter |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Curitiba Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Curitiba | Ginásio da Universidade Positivo |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Curitiba Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Curitiba | Ginásio da Universidade Positivo |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Dallas Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Dallas | Texas Woman University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Dallas Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Dallas | Texas Woman University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Dallas Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Dallas | Texas Woman University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Floripa Fall Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Florianópolis | Instituto Estadual de Educação de Florianópolis |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Floripa Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Florianoópolis | Instituto Estadual de Educação de Florianópolis |
| IBJJF | NO GI | German National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Berlin | Haemmerlingstrasse sports hall |
| IBJJF | NO GI | London Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | London | Crystal Palace |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Madrid International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Madrid | Pabellón Deportivo Europa |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Manaus International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Manaus | Arena Poliesportiva Amadeu Teixeira |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Manila International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Manila | SM Mall of Asia |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Melbourne International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Melbourne | Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Center |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Mexico City International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Mexico city | Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Mexico City Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Mexico city | Ciudad Deportiva |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Miami Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Miami | Florida international University |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Moscow International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Moscow | Sports Complex “Festivalniy” |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Munich International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Unterhaching | TSV Unterhaching - sports arena |
| IBJJF | NO GI | New York Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | NO GI | New York Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | new York | CCNY |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Pan Pacific Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship | Melbourne | Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Center |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Paris International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Paris | Salle Charpy - Stade Charléty |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Poznań International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Poses | LOSiR Sp |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Rio Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Rio de Janeiro | Tijuca Tênis Club * |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Salvador Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Salvador | Ginásio Poliesportivo de Cajazeiras |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Salvador Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Salvador | Ginásio Poliesportivo de Cajazeiras |
| IBJJF | NO GI | San Jose International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | San Jose (CA) | San Jose City College |
| IBJJF | NO GI | São Paulo International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Barueri | Ginásio José Correa |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Spanish National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Guadalajara (ES) | Polideportivo David Santamaria |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Sydney International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Sydney | University Sports & Aquatic Center |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Vitória International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Vitória | Centro Esportivo Tancredo de Almeida Neves |
| IBJJF | NO GI | Zurich International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship | Waedenswil | Glärnisch sports hall |
criticism
For many years the IBJJF had an extensive monopoly . Graduations were based exclusively on IBJJF criteria. The tournaments were also only organized by the IBJJF. On the one hand, the very rigid set of rules is criticized at the IBJJF. Thus Heel Hooks self banned for black belts. In this way, even black belts who have fought exclusively according to IBJJF rules cannot stand up to schools in which heel hooks are practiced.
It is also criticized that many things are "overregulated" within the IBJJF. The colors of the GIs and the "jerseys" (rashguards) are prescribed at many tournaments.
The question of nepotism within the IBJJF has also been raised
A number of competitive formats have developed in recent years:
- The martial artist Eddie Bravo developed Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with his " 10th Planet System ". In doing so, he pays particular attention to "No-GI suitability", i.e. the possibility of performing all techniques without GI. In particular, Gi strangle handles such as the baseball bat choke are no longer applicable or have been modified for No-GI. Spine locks and twisted foot levers are also mainly taught in these schools. The graduation also takes place completely without GI. Eddie Bravo also developed his own tournament format with its own set of rules independent of the IBJJF, the Eddie Bravo Invitionals (EBI)
- In addition, the " Abu Dhabi World Championship " (ADCC) was another tournament format with its own set of rules, which shook the monopoly of the IBJJF.
- The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) developed an alternative format early on. Heel hooks are also allowed here.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ [ http://www.bjjb.de/info/bjj-geschichte/Geschichte des Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, accessed on October 20, 2019.
- ↑ IBJJF rules as the world's largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sports association , accessed on October 20, 2019.
- ↑ Jiu Jitsu outgrows the IBJJF (English) , accessed on October 20, 2019.
- ^ Robert Drysdale, "Problems with IBJJF Ruleset, Jiutitsutime.com (English) , accessed October 20, 2019.
- ^ Website "Eddie Bravo Invitional"
- ^ Website of the Abu Dhabi World Championship
- ↑ Website of the "North American Grappling Association"