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IBJJF composite showing João Mendes holding his Crown trophy and Seif-Eddine Houmine raising a finger on the competition mat.
News

João Mendes and Seif-Eddine Houmine Retire After The Crown

João “Bisnaga” Mendes and Seif-Eddine Houmine close their competition careers after the Crown, with Mendes looking ahead to coaching.

13 Nov 2026   /   1 min read   /   MEMBERS
Official IBJJF artwork depicting its rulebook, used with the federation’s announcement of changes effective January 1, 2027.
News

IBJJF Bans Straight Foot Locks for White Belts in 2027

13 Nov 2026 / 1 min read

Arman Tsarukyan and a Batman performer raise their fists beside the Batmobile at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
News

Gotham City Calling! Arman Tsarukyan Meets Batman Ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi

12 Nov 2026 / 2 min read / Members

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Owen Verspeeten stands on a competition mat wearing a dark rashguard, with spectators behind him.
News

Owen Verspeeten Takes Men’s Health Campaign Onto the Mats

11 Nov 2026 / 1 min read

Juliano Prado in a black gi in the original high-guard feature portrait.
Technique

High Guard by the Numbers with Juliano Prado

10 Nov 2026 / 5 min read / Paid members

Gabi Pessanha wearing her medal and holding flowers at the 2026 Pan Championship.
News

Gabi Pessanha Wins Fourth Crown as Sarah Galvão Repeats

9 Nov 2026 / 2 min read / Members

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Athlete in the push-up phase of a burpee, with hands on the gym floor and legs extended.
warm up

The Burpee

5 Nov 2026 / 4 min read / Paid members

A zodiac-themed illustration from Seymour Yang's humorous jiu-jitsu column.
Mind

The Jiu-Jitsu Zodiac

29 Oct 2026 / 4 min read / Members

Andrew Nguyen demonstrating gentle side-of-head isometric resistance in a gym.
Strength & Conditioning

6 Exercises to a Stronger Neck

15 Oct 2026 / 5 min read / Paid members

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