The Unbroken Thread
Preserving the art, lineage, and legacy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for generations to come.
The Grand Masters Council safeguards the continuity of Jiu-Jitsu, ensuring the unbroken connection from its origins to the future remains legitimate and trustworthy.
The Grand Masters Council is the keeper of continuity - ensuring the thread connecting the art's origins to its future remains unbroken, legitimate, and worthy of trust.
History of Jiu-Jitsu
The founder of Judo and a pivotal figure in martial arts history.
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The Lineage Tree
Founder of Modern Judo, whose teachings
greatly influenced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 10th Degree
Grand Master, and honorary emeritus
member of the Grand Masters Council.
9th Degree Grand Master, instrumental in
spreading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Jigoro
Honorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Kano Jigoro
Revered founder recognized for bridging traditional Japanese martial arts and modern practice.
Carlos Gracie Sr.
Pioneer and founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, honored with 10th-degree rank.
Mitsuyo Maeda ("Conde Koma")
10th Degree, instrumental in teaching Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil.
The Founders
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary
Grand Masters Emeritus
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Carlos Gracie Sr.
10 Degree
Birth: 1302
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Living Grand Masters — 9th Degree
Rorion Gracie
Renowned figure and ambassador for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu globally.
Other distinguished Grand Masters
Recognized for preserving and promoting the art worldwide.
Grand Master Archive
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
Rorion Gracie
9th Degree
Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus
WJJF Hall Of Fame
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Through the Decades
