Sports & Combat (BJJ)

11/4/2026 · 1 min read

International Jiu-Jitsu: Brazilians Dominate the IBJJF World Championship in Las Vegas

Gazeta do Povo reported that athletes trained in independent academies secured 7 gold medals without any state funding. Fox Sports highlighted the discipline and meritocracy of the mat, while Graciemag noted that surging private sponsorship serves as the driving force behind Brazilian sports abroad.