Overview
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, serving as the premier global event for no-gi competitors under the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ruleset. Held annually, the championship brings together elite athletes from around the world to compete across multiple weight divisions and belt levels. Winning an IBJJF No-Gi World title is considered one of the highest honors in the sport and a defining achievement in a grappler’s career.
The event follows IBJJF’s no-gi rule structure, emphasizing positional dominance, precise scoring, and technical control. Competitors showcase a blend of wrestling, passing pressure, guard strategy, and submission skill within a structured points-based system. The tournament has produced many of the sport’s top no-gi champions and continues to serve as a proving ground for rising talent in modern jiu-jitsu.