International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
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The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is a major governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and hosts several of the biggest tournaments in the world, including the Mundials, Pan American and European Championships. The federation was created by Carlos Gracie, Jr., head of Gracie Barra and son of Carlos Gracie, the founder of the art. The IBJJF is closely tied to the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu, sharing its rules and regulations.
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[edit] Tournaments
- World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Pan American Championship
- European Championship
- International Master and Senior Championship
- Asian Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Pan Pacific Jiu-Jitsu Championship
[edit] Federations
- Australian Federation of Brasilian Jiu Jitsu (AFBJJ)[1]
- Florida Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (FFBJJ)
- Confédération Française de Jiu-Jitsu Brésilien (CFJJB - French Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
- North American Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (NAFBJJ)[2]