SPORT JIU-JITSU CANADA FEDERATION
Canada’s National Sport Organization (NSO) For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Official SJJIF-Sanctioned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Carleton University Ravens’ Nest
📍 Ottawa
🇨🇦 For the first time ever, Canada will host an official Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
This is a historic moment for the sport in this country as athletes from Canada, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and beyond come together for a championship event on Canadian soil.
🔥 Gi & No-Gi divisions
🔥 All ages & skill levels
🔥 International SJJIF rules
🔥 Athlete-first competition standards
🏆 Official SJJIF World Ranking Event
🌎 Earn points toward the SJJIF World Rankings
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🟢 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
About Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation
The federation works to establish standardized competition rules, support athlete development, and foster a safe, inclusive, and ethical environment for participants at all levels.
Through partnerships with clubs, coaches, officials, and provincial organizations, SJJCANF aims to grow the sport nationally while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
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The Road to the Canadian Open Begins
On June 27 in Ottawa, history will be made.
The inaugural Canadian Open International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship will crown Canada’s first-ever internationally recognized, world-ranked national champions—marking a defining moment in the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in this country.
This is more than a tournament. It is the launch of a true national pathway.
For the first time, Canada’s BJJ athletes will be part of a structured journey—from local mats, to regional competition, to a national stage that connects directly to elite international events. The Canadian Open stands at the pinnacle of that pathway: where the country’s best rise, collide, and prove they belong on the world stage.
The road to Ottawa doesn’t begin in June—it is forged through months of competition across Canada. Each event builds momentum. Each match sharpens the field. Each athlete earns their place.
And then, it all converges.
On June 27, the nation’s top competitors will meet in what promises to be the most significant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event ever held in Canada.
This inaugural championship signals the beginning of something far greater—a national standard, a unifying stage, and a gateway to the world. With eyes already set on the 2026 World Cup and World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Tokyo, performances here will shape the future of Canadian BJJ and identify the athletes who will carry our flag internationally.
The pathway is here.
The standard is set.
The road to the Canadian Open begins now.
João Silva, President of the SJJIF, delivers a message supporting and promoting the Canadian Open.
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Grandmaster Marcus Soares
Canada’s Foundational Figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Grandmaster Marcus Soares is recognized as a central figure in the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada and the nation’s only Red Belt Grandmaster. His decades of leadership and instruction helped establish the art across the country.
A legacy that defines Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
NEWS
SJJCANF Announces International Media Partnership with JiuJitsu Magazine
The Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) is pleased to announce that JiuJitsu Magazine, one of the world's leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu publications, has partnered with the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) to provide international coverage of SJJIF events worldwide.
This partnership represents an important step forward for the growth and visibility of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada.
Through this collaboration, SJJCANF events and athletes will benefit from increased international exposure, including:
Coverage of SJJCANF-sanctioned events
Recognition of Canadian athletes, coaches, and academies
Event results and championship highlights
Features on outstanding performances and athlete achievements
International promotion of Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Beginning with the 2026 Canadian Open, Canada's premier SJJIF-sanctioned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship, JiuJitsu Magazine will help showcase Canadian athletes and events to a global audience.
The Canadian Open will also mark a historic milestone as Canada's first nationally recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship under SJJCANF, with National Champions earning recognition both nationally and internationally.
This partnership reflects SJJCANF's commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for athletes, supporting academy development, and strengthening the pathway from local competition to international recognition.
As the National Sport Organization for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada under the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, SJJCANF remains dedicated to growing the sport and providing Canadian athletes with opportunities to succeed on the world stage.
The future of Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is being built today.
Be part of the movement.
Be united for BJJ.
Help showcase Canadian Jiu-Jitsu to the world.
Event Calendars
Sport Jiu-Jitsu Canada Federation (SJJCANF) operates under the governance of the Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF)
All SJJIF-sanctioned events are listed on the international calendar, with Canadian events highlighted separately for national reference.
