GF Team leader Julio Cesar Pereira has entered IBJJF Euros in the master's divisions, a return to competition for the long-time master of one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu's biggest teams. Pereira, also known as 'Mestre Julio', will be competing in the Master 7 medium-heavy division.

The brackets have finally dropped for the IBJJF No-Gi Pans and they are stacked with talent all descending onto Fort Worth, TX with their eyes set on gold.

Carlos Bebeto Oliveira and Jackson Nagai will both attempt to make history this week when they take the mats at the 2024 IBJJF Masters World Championships. If they win, they become the first black belts to win an adult and masters world gold medal in the same year in the gi.

For grapplers 30+, the world of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and other grappling sports remains easily accessible thanks to the Masters divisions. These divisions provide a path for older athletes to continue competing at high levels, ensuring age-appropriate challenges for anyone who wants it.

The biggest masters tournament of the year kicks off tomorrow when the 2023 IBJJF Masters World Championship starts in Las Vegas, NV. The action kicks off on Thursday, August 31st and black belt finals will run on Thursday and Friday, September 1st. All of the matches will be available on FloGrappling.

One of the IBJJF's biggest tournaments of the year, the Masters World Championships, is coming up August 31st-September 2nd in Las Vegas, NV, with all of the action streaming live on FloGrappling. Every year, hundreds of grapplers aged 30+ descend upon Vegas to test their skills and prove their mettle against competition at their level. Masters divisions are designated by age, with athletes being separated every five years - 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, and 55+.

On November 11-13 the IBJJF will host the massive World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Las Vegas, and over 5000 competitors have registered for a chance to win gold.

In many ways, the 2020 edition of the IBJJF Masters World Championships will be like no other. It's in a new arena at a different time of year under different circumstances. But like previous installments, this year's Masters Worlds will feature icons of the sport, including World Champions, Hall of Famers and fan favorites.