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IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
GiTournamentKissimmee, Florida (Orlando area)Annual (typically March)
The second most prestigious IBJJF gi tournament, often serving as a preview for Worlds. Attracts nearly the same level of competition as Worlds with massive participation.
Official WebsiteMatch Format
Match Duration
White: 5 min | Blue: 6 min | Purple: 7 min | Brown: 8 min | Black: 10 min
Point System
2
Takedown
2
Sweep
3
Guard Pass
4
Mount
4
Back
2
KOB
Instant win
Submission
Advantages: Yes
Submission Rules
Heel Hooks
Reaping
Legal Submissions
- •Same as IBJJF Worlds - belt-dependent
Banned Submissions
- •Same as IBJJF Worlds - no heel hooks or reaping
Important Notes
- Uses standard IBJJF ruleset
- Same gi requirements as Worlds
Divisions
Rooster127.5 lbs
Light Feather141.5 lbs
Feather154 lbs
Light167.5 lbs
Middle181 lbs
Medium Heavy194.5 lbs
Heavy207.5 lbs
Super Heavy222.5 lbs
Ultra Heavy222.5+ lbs
Open ClassNo limit
Notable Features
- Massive participation - often 5000+ competitors
- Great Worlds preparation tournament
- Huge kids and juvenile divisions
- Multiple days of competition
Pro Tips
- 💡Book hotels early - Orlando area fills up
- 💡Expect long waits between matches
- 💡Bring food - venue food is expensive
- 💡Great tournament for first IBJJF experience