The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) released its calendar for 2011. Although some dates are yet to be confirmed, athletes can already set about preparing for a year loaded with competitions and major challenges.
Sign-ups for the European Open that kicks off the 2011 in January, are now open. To find out more, visit www.ibjjf.org.
Check out the tournament list below.
Scene captured by John Cooper at Las Vegas Open 2010.
January 27, 28, 29, 30
European Championship – Lisbon, Portugal
February 20
Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu Championship, in California, USA
February, date to be confirmed
Houston International Open
March, date to be confirmed
Pan
April 16
New York International Open
May, dates to be confirmed
Brazilian Nationals
Dallas International Open
June 2, 3, 4 and 5
Worlds
July, dates to be confirmed
Master & Senior Championship
Rio International Open
August, date to be confirmed
Las Vegas International Open
Chicago International Open
September, dates to be confirmed
Honolulu International Open
Boston International Open
American National Jiu-Jitsu Gi and No Gi
Brazilian Team Nationals
London International Open
October 1
No-Gi Pan
October, date to be confirmed
Miami International Open
No-Gi Brazilian Nationals
November, date to be confirmed
No-Gi Worlds
November 18, 19 and 20
Melbourne International Open