Juiz de Fora International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

See the results from this IBJJF championship: the black belt champions, the open-class podium, and the winning academies.

What it was

An IBJJF gi tournament run under the federation's points and advantage ruleset, with divisions by belt, age, and weight for men and women, plus the open-weight absolute. Held August 15 to 16, 2026 in Juiz de Fora.

Results

GF Team topped the team standings, ahead of Gracie Barra and Nova União.

Open class, men: Cleison dos Santos Gabriel (gold), Luiz Felipe Assis dos Santos (silver), João Victor Venturi M. C. de Melo (bronze).

Open class, women: Gisele Constante Menezes Tavares (gold), Maria Carolina Joia da Silva (silver), Julia Felice Viana (bronze).

Men's black belt champions: Eduardo Sousa do Nascimento (Light Feather), Cleison dos Santos Gabriel (Feather), Leonardo Ferreira dos Santos (Light), Luiz Felipe dos Santos (Middle), Pablo de Oliveira Custódia (Medium Heavy), Luiz Felipe Assis dos Santos (Heavy), Lucas Mesquita dos Santos (Super Heavy), Pablo dos Santos Cruz (Ultra Heavy).

Women's black belt champions: Grasielle Farias Brandão (Feather), Maria Carolina Joia da Silva (Middle), Gisele Constante Menezes Tavares (Medium Heavy), Maria Laura Marcelino Felipe (Super Heavy).

See every division and belt in the full official results.

What is next

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