CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
1 - Have a valid IBJJF membership with my current belt and academy
How do I request my membership?
You must have active IBJJF membership under your current belt and academy to register in our championships. To request your membership, click here and fill out the information required to find out which documents you must provide.
Your membership request will be submitted for review once all your documents are sent. Once your documents are approved, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to complete payment.
How long does it take to get my membership?
Your membership approval can take up to five business days after all required documents are received. The time frame will depend on how quickly you send the correct documents required. Once you are approved and complete payment, your membership will be active and you will be able to register for the championship right away!
I cannot find my professor or my academy to request my membership. What can I do?
Your IBJJF membership must be under an academy registered with us and have a listed instructor that can sign your membership application.
You can talk to your private instructor to discuss what academy and professor you should register under.
2 Choose the championship I want to compete
How do I find the championships with open registrations?
You can check which championships have open registration on our website. Click here to choose a championship with open registration you want to register in.
3 Register for the championship
How do I choose my weight division?
You will be required to select a weight division once you start your registration. Look at the weight chart linked on the event’s page and decide the best weight class for you.
The weights on the chart are for the highest allowed weight for that division, with the uniform on. It does not matter if you are lower than the weight limit for that division. However, you will be disqualified if you weigh in heavier than the weight listed for the division you registered in.
Once you are registered, you can edit your championship registration until the Professor Correction Period. Check the Relevant Dates on the event’s page to find out the deadline to make the change.
How do I choose my age division?
You will be required to select an age division once you start your registration. Look at the Belt & Age Divisions table available on the event’s page to check which division you fit into.
The age divisions are defined according to your birth year. Therefore, you must check the age division based on the year you were born, not the specific date.
Note that Masters divisions athletes are eligible to register in lower age divisions. For example, if you are a Master 2, you can register either in the Master 2, Master 1 or in the Adult division. However, if you are a Master 1, you cannot register in the Masters 2 or higher age divisions.
Kids and Juveniles can only register for the specific division related to their birth year. Exceptions may occur if the athletes remain alone in their division on the Registration Checkday.
Please note that you are allowed to register in only one division for the same championship.