IBJJF Events represent the highest level of competition in our sport. Five major events are held annually with the GI: The European Open, The Pan, The Brazilian Nationals, The Masters Worlds, and The Worlds (aka Mundials). Two are held for No Gi: The No Gi Pan and The No Gi Worlds. Additionally, throughout the year, they sponsor a number of Internationals around the world. To compete at this level is the ultimate challenge. To win is the ultimate accomplishment. Below is our wall of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists. These can be verified here.
2019
MIAMI SPRING INTERNATIONAL
Chris Chard Gold Medalist Master 5 Black Belt Medium Heavyweight
2018
CINCINNATI INTERNATIONAL OPEN
James Stafford Bronze Medalist Blue Belt Master 1 Middle
2017
CINCINNATI INTERNATIONAL OPEN
Josh Meszes Bronze Medalist Blue Belt Master 1 Medium Heavy
John Repp Bronze Medalist White Belt Adult Super Heavy
NEW YORK BJJ PRO
Chris Chard Bronze Medalist Black Belt Master 3 Heavyweight
Tim Lehman Silver Medalist Brown Belt Master 2 Super Heavyweight
Santo Domingo Bronze Medalist Purple Belt Master 1 Light Feather
CHICAGO SPRING INTERNATIONAL OPEN
Garrett Ackman Silver Medalist Blue Belt Master 1 Heavyweight
2015
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL OPEN
Kenny Ruzicka Bronze Medalist Blue Belt Master 1 Heavyweight
2014
NY SPRING INTERNATIONAL
Daniel Santiago Silver Medalist Purple Belt Master 2 Middleweight
2013
CHICAGO WINTER INTERNATIONAL NO GI
Kenny Ruzicka Gold Medalist Blue Belt Master Open Class
2011
CHICAGO WINTER INTERNATIONAL
Tim Lehman Gold Medalist Purple Belt Master Super Heavyweight
MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL
Eric Parker Silver Medalist Blue Belt Lightweight
2010
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Jon Novak Silver Medalist White Belt Master Featherweight
MASTERS AND SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP
Tom Rice Bronze Medalist Purple Belt Senior 3 Heavyweight
Tom Rice Silver Medalist Purple Belt Senior 3 Absolute
2009
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Chard Bronze Medalist Black Belt Senior 2 Heavyweight
NEW YORK INVITATIONAL
Paul Bartholet Bronze Medalist Purple Belt Light Featherweight
2008
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Tom Rice Silver Medalist Blue Belt Senior 2 Heavyweight
Tom Rice Silver Medalist Blue Belt Senior 2 Absolute
Mike Bush Bronze Medalist Blue Belt Senior 2 Super Heavyweight
Chris Chard Bronze Medalist Black Belt Senior 2 Heavyweight
2003
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Chard Gold Medalist Purple Belt Senior 1 Absolute
2002
AMERICAN NATIONALS
Chris Chard Silver Medalist Purple Belt Master Medium Heavyweight
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Chard Bronze Medalist Purple Belt Master Medium Heavyweight
2001
PAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Chard Silver Medalist Blue Belt Master Heavyweight