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The 2026 IBJJF Worlds, in its 30th edition, brought together the best athletes in jiu-jitsu, and Kingz competitors once again delivered outstanding performances. From World Champions and Grand Slam winners to black belt promotions and breakout performances, here are the highlights from Long Beach.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Kingz’s partnership with Leandro Lo. The relationship between Leandro and Kingz began in 2016 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California, during the IBJJF Worlds. That year, Leandro Lo captured his fifth consecutive world...
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. If you’re dealing with an injury, make sure to consult a healthcare professional. Jiu-jitsu is known as the “gentle art”, but let’s be honest: it’s not that gentle. It’s true that jiu-jitsu’s original intention was to prove that a smaller person...
For women in sports, balancing career and motherhood can bring difficult questions. At some point, many athletes start wondering how pregnancy and motherhood will impact their routine, performance, and future in competition. How do you continue training during pregnancy? What changes after giving...
Last week marked the 2026 CBJJ Brasileiro Championships in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil — without a doubt the most intense tournament of the IBJJF Grand Slam, not only because of the high-level athletes competing, but also because of the energy from the crowd. ...
