Grand Masters Council

The Supreme
Authority of Jiu-Jitsu

The constitutional foundation of the World Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Authority Statement

The Council exists not mereley as an honorary body, but as the superme source of authority”

Role & Authority

Membership

Composed of the highest-ranking and most respected masters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Rank Governance

Overseeing legitimacy and authority in belt rankings and master levels.

Lineage Verification

Ensuring authentic lineage and preserving the heritage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Standard Setting

Establishing and maintaining global standards for technique, competition, and conduct.

Delegated Authority

Empowered to make binding decisions on governance, certifications, and disciplinary matters.

Membership

WjJF Conerner Jlo-albes Tournament

9th Degree Red
Belt Required

WHF Corrolection is.mer I'tec Certifiaction Class

Founded by 50-60
Grand Masters

Convened in
Rio de janciro

Authority is recogiced not granted, not granted, bantier, and recoonised into authority gavemeces not granted,

Authority is recogiced not granted, not granted, bantier, and recoonised into authority gavemeces not granted,

Rank Governance

Master Belt Levels

One-line description with losevery of legitimacy-

Lineage Verifieation

One-line description Services,

Standard setting

One-line description Services,

Delegated Authority

One-line description Services,

Belt Rank Hierarchy

7th Degree
Black/Red Belt

Master

8th Degree
Black/Red Belt

Master

9th Degree
Red Belt

Grand Master

10th Degree
Red Belt

Founding Grand Master

Biographies

Tier 1-Honorary Grand Masters Emeritus
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Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Tier 2-The Founders 10th Degree Council
Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

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Kano Hgoro

Tier 3-Living Grand Masters 8th Degree Council
Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Council-3

Kano Hgoro

Founder of Tier 1-Henorary Grand Masters Emeritus

Founding Assembly

Formed by the greatest gathering of Grand Masters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history,

with over 50 high-ranking masters convening in Rio de Janeiro to establish the federation’s foundation.

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Governance & Certification