The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (also: European Championship or European Open) is the most prestigious and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Europe by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). The tournament is an open championship accepting competitors from all countries and is considered one of the most important competitions in the lead-up to the Worlds.
| Competition details | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France |
| Local name(s) | Euros |
| Discipline | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Organiser | IBJJF |
| Divisions | |
| Current weight divisions | Weight classes:[1]
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| History | |
| First edition | 2004 |
| Editions | 19 |
| Most wins | Michael Langhi and Lúcio Rodrigues (6) and female Luana Alzuguir (5) |
| Most recent | 2023 European Championship |
History
editThe first edition of the European Championship took place in 2004 in Lisbon, Portugal. Over the years, the tournament grew significantly in size and prestige, becoming one of the four major IBJJF tournaments, alongside the World Championship, the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and the Brazilian Nationals.[2]
For nearly two decades, the event was held annually in Lisbon. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2021 edition, the tournament relocated to Rome, Italy in 2022.[3] Since 2023, the competition has been hosted in Paris, France.[4]
Importance
editThe IBJJF assigns point weightings to its tournaments to help calculate an athlete's ranking. For the 2017/2018 IBJJF season, the European Championship had a weighting of 4, making it second in importance only to the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which has a weighting of 7. The event serves as a crucial stepping stone for elite competitors preparing for the World Championship and is often the first major international IBJJF event of the calendar year.[5]
Notable Competitors
editOver the years, numerous world champions and high-level competitors have participated in the European Championship. Some of the most notable athletes who have won titles at the Europeans include:
Interesting Facts
editThe European Championship is known for being one of the largest IBJJF tournaments in terms of participation, often attracting thousands of competitors worldwide.[8] Unlike the Pan Championship and the World Championship, which are held in the United States, the Europeans provide a major opportunity for athletes based outside North America to compete at an elite level. The event is open to all belt levels, from white to black belts, and includes divisions for juveniles, adults, and masters competitors.[9]
Past Locations
edit| Year | Location |
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| 2004–2020 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2021 | Not held (COVID-19 pandemic) |
| 2022 | Rome, Italy |
| 2023 | Paris, France |
| 2024 | Paris, France |
| 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal |
Black belt male champions by year and weight
edit| Year | Host | -57.5 kg
Rooster |
-64 kg
Light Feather |
-70 kg
Feather |
-76 kg
Light |
-82.3 kg
Middle |
-88.3 kg
Medium Heavy |
-94.3 kg
Heavy |
-100.5 kg
Super Heavy |
+100 kg
Ultra Heavy |
Absolute |
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See also
edit- IBJJF
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu weight classes
- World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
- European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
- Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
- Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Brazilian Nationals Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
- Asian IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship
References
edit- ^ "Weight Lists". IBJJF.org. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ "IBJJF Results - European Championship". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ "European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2022". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Tighe, James (2023-01-17). "Europeans 2023". Progress JJ Europe.
- ^ "IBJJF Rankings System Explained". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ "Sarah Galvão dominates weight and absolute divisions at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship". VF Comunica (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Sarah Galvão shines at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship, winning gold at purple belt". Tatame (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "IBJJF Europeans Growth and Global Impact". Gracie Mag.
- ^ "IBJJF Events and Divisions". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ a b "European IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2022". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ a b "European IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2023". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ "European IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2024". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ "European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.