Confederacao Brasileira De Jiu-Jitsu

What Confederacao Brasileira De Jiu-Jitsu does

Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ) is the official governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and the Brazilian national confederation within the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) structure. Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the organization operates a digital platform (cbjj.com.br) integrated with the IBJJF database (app.ibjjfdb.com) that supports athlete registration, championship scheduling, ranking calculation, academy verification, and black belt certification. CBJJ sanctions multiple annual championships across Brazilian states — including São Paulo International Open, Rio de Janeiro Master International Championship, Vitória International Open, Floripa Winter International Open, and Juiz de Fora International Open — alongside Kids and No-Gi event variants, and maintains a public ranking system segmented by gender, age division, belt level, and weight category.

The technology stack is a web-based platform with self-serve athlete and academy registration, real-time ranking updates, and integrated event management (weigh-ins, bracket generation, results tracking). The federation enforces standardized rules through rulebooks, webinars, seminars, and uniform regulations, and operates an anti-doping program aligned with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards. CBJJ is LGPD-compliant (Brazilian data protection law) with a designated Data Protection Officer.

The business model combines three revenue streams: per-event championship registration fees (R$187–R$281 standard, R$455–R$487 combo packages), recurring athlete memberships required to maintain competition eligibility, and recurring academy registrations enabling schools to field competitors. The customer base spans competitive athletes from Kids through Master age divisions, registered academies (B2B), and certified coaches. With 14 employees and a horizontal mass-participation model, CBJJ runs a lean operational structure. Notable customers/academies in the rankings include Soldiers Jiu-Jitsu, Infight Jiu-Jitsu, Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, GF Team, and Alliance Jiu-Jitsu.

Name

Confederacao Brasileira De Jiu-Jitsu

Legal name

Confedera√∫o Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu

Website

https://cbjj.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CBJJ is Brazil's official Jiu-Jitsu confederation, operating a digital platform for athlete registration, championship sanctioning, and ranking across Brazilian states, serving competitive athletes, registered academies, and coaches under WADA anti-doping standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Federation Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Sanctioning & Title Organizations (Promotion-owned) (MPAKAHAJ), Combat Sports Sanctioning Bodies & Commissions (Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing) (MPAKAFAI), Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Jiu-jitsu federation
• Sports confederation
• Athlete ranking system
• Championship organization
• Belt certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Barueri

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Championship Registration Fees: Athletes pay registration fees to participate in CBJJ/IBJJF sanctioned championships. Fees vary by event and registration timing (early bird vs standard rates).
2. Athlete Membership Registration: Athletes must maintain valid CBJJ/IBJJF registration to compete in championships. Registration must be current throughout the championship dates.
3. Academy Registration: Academies must be registered with CBJJ/IBJJF for their students to compete. This creates a B2B revenue stream from martial arts schools and training centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CBJJ is the official governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil, sanctioning championships across multiple Brazilian states, operating an official athlete ranking system, certifying black belt practitioners, registering academies, and enforcing standardized competition rules and WADA-compliant anti-doping policies. Revenue is generated through athlete membership registrations, per-event championship entry fees, and recurring academy registration fees.

Product overview

The CBJJ (Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu) operates a comprehensive digital platform centered on athlete registration and championship management. The core offering includes an athlete registration and certification system, championship/event management with multiple annual tournaments (including major opens in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Floripa, and Juiz de Fora), an official ranking system segmented by gender, age division, belt level, and weight category, and academy registration/recognition services. Supporting products include rules/graduation system documentation, uniform regulations, and anti-doping compliance aligned with WADA standards. The platform also manages black belt certification and provides rule course training through IBJJF courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBJJ Athlete Registration System System for registering athletes with CBJJ, enabling recognition of belt graduations through official certification. Athletes must maintain valid registration throughout championship dates to compete.
• CBJJ Academy Registration System for registering and certifying Jiu-Jitsu academies under CBJJ/IBJJF recognition, enabling academy students to compete in sanctioned events.
• CBJJ Championship Management System Platform for managing and registering for Jiu-Jitsu championships, including event calendars, results, and athlete divisions across multiple weight, age, and belt categories.
• CBJJ Ranking System Athletic ranking system that tracks and displays official athlete rankings by gender, age division, belt level, and weight category, publicly displayed on cbjj.com.br.
• CBJJ Black Belt Diploma and Certification Diploma and certification program for black belt recipients, recognizing graduates through official CBJJ channels and listing them in the certified black belts directory.
• IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship Series Sanctioned championship events held across Brazil in 2026 with multiple age divisions (Adult, Master 1-7, Juvenile, Kids), belt categories, gi and no-gi divisions, and weight classes. Includes International Open events in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Floripa (São José), and Juiz de Fora.
• CBJJ Anti-Doping Program Anti-doping compliance program aligned with WADA standards. All CBJJ-registered athletes are subject to urine and blood testing for prohibited substances as per WADA regulations, managed in partnership with the Brazilian Anti-Doping Authority (ABCD).
• CBJJ Rules and Graduation System Official rule books (IBJJF Rule Book V6.0), videos, rule courses, seminars, webinars, uniform regulations, and graduation guidelines providing standardized competition rules and education.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBJJ operates in partnership with IBJJF, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The organizations share championship sanctions, athlete rankings, and certification systems. CBJJ serves as the Brazilian national confederation within the IBJJF structure.
• International BJJ InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational BJJ Inc is the organizing entity for championships, partnering with CBJJ and IBJJF to deliver sanctioned events. The organization manages championship operations, registration systems, and event logistics.
• Agência Mundial Antidopagem (WADA)coreOthersCBJJ complies with WADA anti-doping standards. All athletes are subject to urine and blood testing for prohibited substances as per WADA regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF): SJJIF is an alternative international jiu-jitsu sanctioning body that organizes its own championships, athlete registrations, and ranking systems, competing for the same federation role as IBJJF/CBJJ in the global BJJ competition landscape.
• International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF): IBJJF is the international counterpart to CBJJ, sanctioning championships globally and operating the same registration and ranking systems CBJJ uses domestically. They share championship sanctions, athlete rankings, and certification, making IBJJF the most directly comparable governing body.
• UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF): UAEJJF is a national jiu-jitsu governing body backed by the UAE government that sanctions major international jiu-jitsu championships and runs its own ranking and athlete development systems, structurally analogous to CBJJ but operating in a different geography.
• International BJJ Inc: International BJJ Inc is the operational organizing entity for IBJJF/CBJJ-sanctioned championships, managing event logistics, registration systems, and championship operations. It functions as the commercial engine behind the CBJJ-IBJJF federation partnership.

Broad incumbents

• World Karate Federation (WKF): WKF is the IOC-recognized global governing body for karate, organizing world championships, athlete rankings, and national federation affiliations. It is a structural analog to CBJJ in combat sports governance, though at a much larger international scale.
• United World Wrestling (UWW): UWW is the international federation for wrestling (including grappling), running world championships, athlete licensing, and ranking systems. CBJJ's grappling-focused Jiu-Jitsu championships operate in a closely adjacent competitive and governance space.
• International MMA Federation (IMMAF): IMMAF is the international governing body for amateur MMA, sanctioning championships and certifying athletes in a closely related combat sport. It shares CBJJ's structural model of athlete registration, championships, and anti-doping compliance, though in MMA rather than BJJ.
• Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF): JJIF is the IOC-recognized international federation for ju-jitsu (including BJJ), governing the sport at multi-discipline level with national federation members. CBJJ operates in a parallel but more specialized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu niche within this broader ju-jitsu ecosystem.

Regional players

• Confederação Brasileira de Desportos de Combate: CBDC is a Brazilian combat sports confederation that organizes national championships across multiple combat disciplines in Brazil. It shares CBJJ's national governing body structure and Brazilian market, but operates at a broader multi-discipline level.

Emerging players

• Grappling Industries: Grappling Industries is an emerging tournament organizer running submission-only grappling events globally, including in Brazil. It competes for the same athlete and academy registration pool as CBJJ-sanctioned championships with an alternative competition format.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ibjjf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/confederacao-brasileira-de-jiu-jitsu

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Profiles1 record

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