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The 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Con prepares to celebrate the pinnacle of Master competition. The top-3 ranked male and female athletes from each Masters Category (1-7) will be honored for their remarkable accomplishments during the 2025-2026 season. 

 

The top-ranked athletes from each Masters Category represent the persistent nature of jiu-jitsu competitors. Their determination stands as inspiration within our community and embodies the greater jiu-jitsu lifestyle.

 

The following Master athletes have portrayed their dedication to jiu-jitsu through consistent high-level performances and will be recognized during the 2025-2026 Masters Ranking Ceremony. These athletes stand as pillars of resilience, sacrifice, perseverance, and skill.

 

Official 2026-2026 Master Rankings

Top-3 Ranked Female Categories

Master 1

1. Michelle Marques de Oliveira
2. Carina Curvelo Santi
3. Luciane dos Santos Silva

Master 2

1. Serena Gabrielli
2. Celeste Rushell Cronin
3. Jennifer A. Case

Master 3

1. Danuza Blanco Pitanga
2. Carly Michael Rangel
3. Lindacy Artulino do Nascimento

Master 4

1. Jennisin Dominique R. M. de Grimaldo
2. Sabrina Marcos Savi
3. Darla L. Sedlacek

Master 5

1. Heather Ann Wajer
2. Melissa R. Lohsen
3. Sandra Inacio de Melo

Master 6

1. Sonya M. B. Plavcan
2. Valdenir Fernandes da Silva
3. Wai Ping Cheung

Master 7

1. Kimberly A. Blake
2. Marylin Renee Jensen
3. Maria Isabel de Souza Lima de Pilla

 

Top-3 Ranked Male Categories

Master 1

1. Wilson Bueno de Moraes Júnior
2. João Ricardo Bordignon Miyao
3. Gilvan Gomes da Costa

Master 2

1. Ricardo Ferreira Evangelista
2. Rafael da Silva Barro
3. Eldar Rafigaev

Master 3

1. Rafael Monteiro Barbosa
2. Rodrigo Benedito Caporal
3. Lucas Gatti Garin

Master 4

1. Adriano Ferreira de Araujo e Silva
2. Omar Sabha
3. Mauro Henrique Ayres Junior

Master 5

1. Pablo Mesples
2. Omar Antonio Lima Salum Junior
3. José Marivan alves Feitosa

Master 6

1. Raymond G. Trammell Jr
2. Brian William Lewis
3. Sean Douglas Starn

Master 7

1. James R. Foster
2. Matthew Clyde Grant
3. Wellington Leal Dias

 

Join the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Con Master Ranking Ceremony to celebrate the year's top master athletes. The Ranking Ceremony festivities will be held at 2pm on Thursday (9/3) and Friday (9/4) in the JJCON Square area.

Stay tuned to official IBJJF channels for updates from the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Con and check out the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Con Guide for full event details.