SPORT JIU-JITSU CANADA FEDERATION
Canada’s National Sport Organization (NSO) For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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.
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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.
