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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.

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Match 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

Registration

Open registration; must be IBJJF member with valid rank certification

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