IBJJF Events represent the highest level of competition in our sport. Four major events are held annually with the GI: European Open, The Pan, The Worlds (aka Mundials), and the Asian Open. 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 cities 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.
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
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