IBJJF Pan No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
Organized by IBJJF
IBJJF ruleset governs this no-gi-only event held October 2–4 at Meadowlands Exposition Center. It's the largest IBJJF no-gi tournament of the year, with divisions spanning Juvenile, Adult, and Master 1–7 across all belt levels. Registration opens with tiered pricing, and spectator admission is free.
Event Description
The IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship is the largest no-gi-only event on the IBJJF calendar, held annually at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. As with all IBJJF opens, competition runs on the federation's strict points-and-advantages scoring system, with one-attempt weigh-ins (miss weight and you are disqualified) and 22 age divisions spanning Juvenile through Master 7. The 2026 edition runs October 2-4 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. Standard registration was $139 until May 6, rising to $173 by July 29 and $182 by September 23; spectator admission is free. Open Class (absolute) brackets are available to medalists in eligible divisions. Competitors need an active IBJJF membership plus event registration, available at the link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 23, 2026
About IBJJF
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is widely regarded as the largest and most prominent sanctioning body in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It organizes the sport's most prestigious tournaments, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, European Open, and World No-Gi Championship, drawing thousands of competitors to its largest events each year.
Rules
IBJJF rules are the standard most BJJ competition rules descend from. Matches are scored on positional progress: 2 points for a takedown, sweep, or knee-on-belly; 3 points for passing the guard; and 4 points for mount, back mount, or back control with hooks. Advantages are awarded for near-scores and close submission attempts and act as the first tiebreaker, followed by penalties and finally referee decision. Match length scales with rank, from 5 minutes for adult white belts up to 10 minutes for black belts.
Legal techniques expand with age and belt. White belts face the tightest restrictions (no wrist locks, slicers, or kneebars); jump to purple and brown/black and more leg attacks and pressure submissions open up. Since the 2021 rule change, heel hooks and inside knee reaping are legal — but only in the adult brown/black no-gi divisions. Kids divisions run shorter matches with a much more restrictive legal-technique list.
Uniform rules are enforced: gis must be white, royal blue, or black, properly fitted, with a rank-appropriate belt; no-gi divisions require rash guards displaying the competitor's belt color. Referees can disqualify for illegal gear, so check the uniform checklist before stepping on the scale.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship 2026?
- October 2-4, 2026, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ.
- Is this a gi or no-gi event?
- No-gi only -- it is the largest no-gi-exclusive event on the IBJJF calendar.
- What does it cost to compete?
- Standard registration was $139 until May 6, $173 until July 29, and $182 until September 23, 2026.
- Is spectator admission free?
- Yes.
- Do I need an IBJJF membership?
- Yes, an active annual IBJJF membership plus event registration is required.
- What divisions are offered?
- Juvenile, Adult, and Master 1-7 across all belt levels, with Open Class brackets for eligible medalists.
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