Most Competitive BJJ in the World?

[aleal17]

What is the most competitive BJJ tournament in the world and in the U.S.?

 

[Charlemagne]

Competitive in what way? Highest level athletes? Most prestige? I would say that ADCC, Pan Am, and IBJFF Worlds would all be up there.

 

[kuniggety]

I think IBJFF is the largest but I don't think any really hold prestige over the others. You'll see top level players competing in multiple ones.

 

[aleal17]

Competitive in what way? Highest level athletes? Most prestige? I would say that ADCC, Pan Am, and IBJFF Worlds would all be up there.

That's what I was looking for. Thanks.

 

[Charlemagne]

That's what I was looking for. Thanks.

Cheers!

 

[Steve]

There are also a lot of "pro" invitations popping up. Metamoris, Submission Underground, etc. High level stuff. I like the EBI ruleset.

 

[Charlemagne]

There are also a lot of "pro" invitations popping up. Metamoris, Submission Underground, etc. High level stuff. I like the EBI ruleset.

Yep. I didn't mention those because the OP asked about the most prestigious. Since those you mentioned are somewhat new, and oftentimes are having trouble filling their cards, I didn't quite see them in that light. I hope they grow as I like the submission only idea. I'm also curious to see what the JJGF does not that they are up and running. Rickson mentioned tweaks to IBJJF rulesets, but I am not sure exactly what he was getting at.

 

[msmitht]

Cbjjf in Brazil, ibjjf and adcc. Pop up events just pick fighters and have too many 20 min snooze fest draws

 

[FightHACKS]

In the BJJ community, it's the IBJJF Worlds for prestige. You're not considered a "World Champion" until you've won the Worlds in Long Beach. For Nogi, ADCC, not to be confused with UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro, is the most prestigious.

 

[Charlemagne]

I hope this grows in a very big way.

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