Jiu-Jitsu CON is the biggest jiu-jitsu event on the planet and this year’s edition is shaping up to be the most exciting one yet. From the World Master Championships, to the Jiu-Jitsu CON International tournaments, to a full schedule of free seminars and activities, this event has something for every jiu-jitsu fan and practitioner. Here is your complete guide to Jiu-Jitsu CON 2025.

Free Seminars

Jiu-Jitsu CON attendees can participate in a wide variety of free seminars with some of the top instructors and competitors in the world. Seminars run from Thursday, August 28th to Saturday, August 30th. Sign-ups open two hours before each session and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Thursday Aug. 28th

10AM - 11AM: AOJ - Cole Abate & Mia Funegra

11AM - 12PM: Six Blades - Xande Ribeiro

12PM - 1PM: InFight - Marcio De Deus & Gabrieli Pessanha

1PM - 2PM: BJJ College - Melqui Galvao, Mica Galvao, & Diogo Reis

2PM - 3PM: Team Lloyd Irvin - Elijah Dorsey

3PM - 4PM: Pedigo Submission Fighting - Heath Pedigo, Michael Pixley, & Clay Mayfield

4PM - 5PM - R1NG BJJ - Roberto “Gordo” Lima & Alexandre Soca

Friday Aug. 29th

10AM - 11AM: Atos - Andre Galvao, Bruno Frazatto, & Joao Mendes “Bisnaga”

11AM - 12PM: Roger Gracie x Kicksite sponsored seminar

12PM - 1PM: Buchecha x Fighter’s Passport sponsored seminar

1PM - 2PM: Marcelo Garcia x Tap Cancer Out sponsored seminar

2PM - 3PM: Gracie Humaita - Royler Gracie

3PM - 4PM: Alliance - Lucas Lepri

Saturday Aug. 30th

10AM - 11AM: GF Team - Julio Cesar, Bebeto Oliveira, & Thamires Aquino 

11AM - 12PM: Zenith - Robert Drysdale & Rodrigo Cavaca

12PM - 1PM: Nova Uniao - Wendell Alexander, Leo Santos, & Rodrigo “Feijão” Garcia

1PM - 2PM: Carlson Gracie - Carlson Gracie Jr. & Sergio Zimmermann “Canudo”

2PM - 3PM: CheckMat - Leo Vieira & Jansen Gomes

3PM - 4PM: Romulo Barral

Tournaments

World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships (Aug. 28th - Aug. 30th, 2025)

The World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships return to Las Vegas as the largest tournament for athletes aged 30 and up. With divisions for Masters 1 through 7, the event highlights a wide range of talent and competitive experience. Since its inception in 2012, the World Master has become a prestigious staple of the IBJJF calendar.

Master 1-2 black belts will compete on Thursday, August 28th. Master 3-7 black belts will compete on Friday, August 29th.

World Masters Athletes To Watch, Masters 1 and 2 Thursday, Aug. 28th:

Ffion Davies, Joao Miyao, Rafael Lovato Jr., Carlos “Bebeto” Oliveira, Rodnei Barbosa, Malachi Edmond, Patricia Fontes, Thamires Aquino, Hiago George, Thiago Macedo, Vedha Toscano, Johnny Tama, Yan Paiva, Catherine Perret, Rodrigo Freitas, Chairo Olimpio, Jackson Nagai, Jaime Canuto, Matheus Luna, Clay Mayfield, Faris Benlamkadem, Horlando Monteiro, Elizabeth Mitrovic, Margaret Grindatti, Melissa Stricker, Tayane Porfirio, Karen Antunes, Demetrious Johnson, Piter Frank, Sandro Vieira, Caio Almeida, AJ Agazarm, Chais Olimpio, Marcos Tinoco, Sergio Rios, Fabio Alano, Arnaldo Maidana, Tanner Rice, Fred Almeida, Renato Cardoso, Filipe Carmona, Wilson Bueno, Otavio Nalati

World Masters Athletes To Watch, Masters 3 through 7 Friday, Aug. 29th:

Marcelino Freitas, Suyan Queiroz, Jack McVicker, Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa, Josh Hinger, Rodrigo Caporal, Rodrigo Cavaca, Fredson Paixao, Fabio Leopoldo, Leonardo Leite, Gustavo Pires, Felipe Fogolin, Leo Machado, Gabriel Gonzaga, Bruno Munduruca, Marcus Norat, Gustavo Dantas, Roberto Godoi, Wellington “Megaton” Dias, Julio Cesar Pereira

Jiu-Jitsu CON International & Jiu-Jitsu CON No-Gi International (Aug. 28th - Aug. 29th, 2025)

The gi and no-gi international tournaments continue to attract top talent from around the globe. These two-star ranked events offer valuable points for the IBJJF rankings and feature highly competitive divisions. Whether you're competing or spectating, these matches promise world-class action.

Jiu-Jitsu CON Athletes to Watch:

Ashlee Funegra, Keven Carrasco, Zach Kaina, Sebastian Serpa, Steven Gomez, Israel Almeida, Maria Luiza, Janaina Lebre, Mateo Cardona, Pablo Lavaselli, Emily Ferreira, Aghata Fernandes, Mateus Rodrigues, Luis Cantareira, Wallison Oliveira, Melissa Stricker, Rider Zuchi, Otavio Nalati, Gabrieli Pessanha

Jiu-Jitsu CON No-Gi Athletes to Watch:

Gianni Grippo, Tammi Musumeci, Ashlee Funegra, Marco Mendes, Steven Gomez, Maria Luiza, Thiago Saboia, Mateo Cardona, Mateus Moraes, Clay Mayfield, Faris Benlamkadem, Wallison Oliveira, Matheus Luna, Elder Cruz, Rider Zuchi, Otavio Nalati, Amanda Bruse, Jaine Fragoso, Maria Vicentini, Maria Ruffato

Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids International & Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids No-Gi International (Aug. 29th & 30th, 2025)

Kids jiu-jitsu continues to grow rapidly, and this year’s Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids International will highlight the incredible talent and passion of young practitioners. The event offers an amazing platform for youth to showcase their skills, sportsmanship, and dedication to the art. Check ibjjf.com for the latest schedule and match information.

Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids Athletes to Watch:

Leticia Galvao Pinheiro, Ariel Freitas Barbosa, Ace Mendes, Kyara Barral, Ayla Mendes, Alek Mendes, Ian Mondragon, Luke Fidler, Cristina Segura, Rauan Lebre

IBJJF x KINGZ Collaboration

The IBJJF x KINGZ gi collaboration returns with an exciting new addition, a sleek black version of the official gi. Available exclusively at the Jiu-Jitsu CON store, the black gi will be joined by kids’ sizes in all three colors (white, blue, and black). In addition, the store will offer a limited run of IBJJF x KINGZ sweatshirts. Quantities are very limited, so be sure to visit the Jiu-Jitsu CON store early to grab yours before they’re gone.

Special Events & Autograph Sessions

Fabio Gurgel (Alliance) – Launch of his English-language book Unshakeable: Jiu-Jitsu Leadership Principles Applied to Life and Business with autograph session.

Jose Aldo (Nova União) – Autograph sessions at the Nova União booth on Friday, 8/29 and Saturday, 8/30.

Fabricio Werdum – Autograph session at the Everyday Porrada booth.

CheckMat – Meet & Greet sessions with Marcus Buchecha, Jansen Gomes, and other team athletes, featuring postcard signings twice daily at the CheckMat booth.

Book & Product Launches

Robert Drysdale (Zenith) – Release of two books:

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Today? Discussions about the Present and Future of the Art

The Triumph of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 50 Years of a Martial Arts Revolution 
 

Gabi Pessanha – Launch of her 10x World Champion t-shirt.

Marcio de Deus – Release of two bilingual booklets (Portuguese/English):

A Mente de um Campeão (The Mind of a Champion)

Características de um Bom Professor (Characteristics of a Good Professor)

We can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas for Jiu-Jitsu CON 2025!