The IBJJF has released the brackets and schedule for the four-day long 2021 No-Gi World Championships, which begins on Thursday, October 7, and conclude Sunday, October 10.

Find the brackets by division here, or see the event schedule by day here.

This year's edition of the World Championships represents the culmination of year a change – as this was the first season where the IBJJF integrated heel hooks into their ruleset.  

Some of the veterans have managed to retain their position as dominant forces within the IBJJF, but there are also some no-gi specific upstarts making waves – the two forces are set to collide in the season-ending showdown this week. 

IBJJF No-Gi Worlds: How The Game is Changing

Schedule By Day

Thursday
Blue belt adult male and female
Purple belt adult female
Purple belt master 1  male and female

Friday 
Purple belt master 2 thru 7 male and female
Brown belt adult male and female
Black belt master 1 thru 3 male and female

*Black belt adult male and female Open class registration deadline is Friday 3PM. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Saturday
Blue belt juvenile male and female
Purple belt juvenile male and female
Purple belt adult male
Black belt adult male and female
Black belt master 4 thru 7 male and female

Sunday
Blue belt master 1 thru 7 male and female
Brown belt master 1 thru 7 male and female
Black belt adult male and female