Jiu-Jitsu CON will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 3 through 5, running alongside the 2026 IBJJF World Master Championship. The convention occupies Halls W1 through W3, the same venue hosting the World Master brackets.
As of August 16, the official IBJJF athlete list for the Jiu-Jitsu CON International tournament showed 659 registered athletes across 86 divisions. Blue belt was the largest group, with 372 registered athletes, and 74 black belts were listed. Registration figures change daily.
World Master is the week’s main event, open to blue, purple, brown and black belts competing in Master 1 through Master 7 divisions. It draws athletes over 30 from around the world, with academy scores factored into team standings.
Jiu-Jitsu CON runs several additional championships alongside it. The Jiu-Jitsu CON International tournament includes Gi divisions for Juvenile and Adult competitors from blue belt through black belt, along with a separate No-Gi International tournament. A white-belt Novice tournament and Kids Gi and Kids No-Gi events round out the competitive schedule.
The convention also includes free seminars, talks, an IBJJF Masters Ranking Ceremony and a vendor floor with more than 30 exhibitors.
Seminar registration opens two hours before each session at the Seminar Area and is first come, first served. Athletes must register in person, sign a waiver, check in 30 minutes before the session starts and arrive in a Gi unless the session is listed as No-Gi. The official seminar page lists instructors including Ronaldo Jacaré Souza, Demian Maia, Sarah Galvão, Marcelo Garcia, Royler Gracie, Marcus Buchecha, Lucas Lepri and Xande Ribeiro
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