Australian Federation of Brasilian Jiu Jitsu
The Australian Home of Jiu Jitsu
Since 1994 — the first Jiu Jitsu federation outside of Brazil.
01 · EVENTS
Upcoming Events
The next sanctioned AFBJJ championships on the national circuit.
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02 · RANKINGS
Top Athletes
Adult black belt — aggregated Gi and No-Gi points from sanctioned events.
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Full rankings — all belts03 · ACADEMIES
Find an Academy Near You
Locate every registered academy Australia wide.
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04 · TIMELINE
A Federation History.
- 1994
Federation Founded
AFBJJ is incorporated in October — the first Jiu Jitsu federation outside Brazil, with close links to CBJJ.
- 1995
First State Championship
The Victorian State Championship is held, the first state title event on Australian soil.
- 1996
First National Championship
The inaugural National Championship is held and close ties are established with the newly founded IBJJF.
- 1999
First Pan Pacific
The Pan Pacific Championship debuts, opening the Australian circuit to the wider region.
- 2018
Smoothcomp Integration
Registrations, brackets and results move to a unified digital platform.
- 2024
Black Belt Certified
The new official AFBJJ Black Belt Certificate is launched.
05 · GRADUATION
The Belt Path
AFBJJ follows the IBJJF graduation system. Progression is measured in time on the mat, technical proficiency and character.
White
Foundation & fundamentals
Blue
Technical exploration
Purple
Strategy refinement
Brown
Control & individual style
Black
Mastery & leadership
06 · RULES
Governance & Integrity
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Official Rulebook
Full IBJJF rules adapted for the Australian circuit.
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Uniform Standards
Gi and no-gi requirements, patches and measurements.
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Graduation System
Belt hierarchy, minimum ages and time-in-rank.
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Anti-Doping Policy
WADA-aligned policy and athlete education.
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Safe Sport Code
Member protection, conduct and reporting channels.
OPEN07 · NEWS
News & Announcements
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