BJJ Organizations
Major organizations and promotions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Professional Organizations
ADCC
What it is: ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Fighting World Championship—the most prestigious no-gi grappling event, often called “the Olympics of grappling.” How it works: A global Trials system (regional qualifying tournaments) feeds into the World Championships, held roughly every two years. Ruleset: No-gi; long matches with an initial no-points period followed by a points period. Takedowns, control, guard passing, and dominant positions score; submissions are entirely legal (incl. heel hooks). Stalling and late guard pulls are penalized. Divisions: Multiple men’s and women’s weight classes plus an Absolute (open-weight) and occasional superfights. Why it matters: Winning the ADCC—or even qualifying—signals world-class status. Many modern grappling styles and leg-lock game trends trace their origins back to the ADCC meta.
CJI
Polaris Professional Grappling
Other Organizations
FIGGS
IBJJF
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is a for-profit company that hosts several of the biggest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments in the world, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, World No-Gi Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
JBJJF
Level-G
Level-G is Japan’s new home for competitive grappling—a pro & amateur league built to help the sport stand on its own. We host level-based amateur brackets (beginner to advanced) and pro showcases featuring top talent. With our amateur-to-pro promotion pathway, athletes no longer need BJJ or MMA accolades to reach the pro stage; you can start in grappling and advance as a grappler. We also welcome enthusiasts, offering matches under rule sets used by the world’s leading leagues, so the community can grow stronger—from hobbyists to headliners.