Jiu jitsu news

Here are some recent news and updates from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

Competition News

The 2023 IBJJF World Championships have been postponed to October 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: IBJJF]
The 2022 ADCC World Championship has been rescheduled for September 2022 in Las Vegas, USA. [Source: ADCC]
The 2022 IBJJF Pan American Championship has been rescheduled for June 2022 in Anaheim, California, USA. [Source: IBJJF]

Rankings and Awards

The IBJJF has released its latest ranking list, with Atos Jiu-Jitsu's Leandro Lo taking the top spot in the black belt lightweight division. [Source: IBJJF]
The 2021 BJJ Fanatics Awards have been announced, with Atos Jiu-Jitsu's Leandro Lo winning the Male Competitor of the Year award. [Source: BJJ Fanatics]

Injuries and Retirement

Former IBJJF World Champion and ADCC Champion, Marcelo Garcia, has announced his retirement from competitive BJJ due to a series of injuries. [Source: Gracie Magazine]
2019 IBJJF World Champion, Kaynan Duarte, has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out of competition for several months. [Source: IBJJF]

New Gyms and Affiliations

The Gracie Barra gym in Los Angeles, California, has announced a new affiliation with the legendary BJJ black belt, Carlos Machado. [Source: Gracie Barra]
The Atos Jiu-Jitsu gym in San Diego, California, has announced a new affiliation with the 2019 IBJJF World Champion, Leandro Lo. [Source: Atos Jiu-Jitsu]

Upcoming Events

The 2022 IBJJF European Championship will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from May 26-29, 2022. [Source: IBJJF]
The 2022 ADCC North American Championship will take place in Toronto, Canada, from June 11-12, 2022. [Source: ADCC]

Other News

The IBJJF has announced a new partnership with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (FBJJ) to promote the sport globally. [Source: IBJJF]
The 2022 BJJ Worlds will feature a new format, with a increased number of matches and a new scoring system. [Source: IBJJF]

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