New York Summer 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 Hempstead.

Results

Renzo Gracie topped the team standings, ahead of Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Unity Jiu-jitsu.

Open class, men: Alexandre Papa Manara (gold), Ethan Roy Major (silver), Luís Eduhardo Vidal de Menezes (bronze).

Open class, women: Larissa Dias de Almeida (gold), Searyun E Whang (silver), Gabrielle Kari Etzel (bronze).

Men's black belt champions: Ricardo Rodrigues Silva (Light Feather), Eric Cong Phan (Feather), Gabriel Nascimento da Silva (Light), Ethan Roy Major (Middle), Rodrigo Correia Silvares (Medium Heavy), Felipe Ribeiro Lacerda (Heavy), Dayvison Lucas Miranda L. Calado (Super Heavy), Alexandre Papa Manara (Ultra Heavy).

Women's black belt champions: Gabrielle Kari Etzel (Rooster), Searyun E Whang (Feather), Olivia Evelyn Schauer (Medium Heavy), Larissa Dias de Almeida (Super Heavy).

See every division and belt in the full official results.

What is next

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