IBJJF Falling Short?

In an emotionally expressive rant on Facebook, Andre Galvao multiple IBJJF world and ADCC champion, expresses his distress from experiences at the 2012 Pan Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

According to Galvao, the IBJJF only had one referee per match where three should be expected.  Referees work all day managing the matches under a lot of pressure and scruitiny.  The referees are often one of the most talked about items on the IBJJF events.  The points assigned and calls, often in the past its been widely understood that the decisions are often weighted or political.  The IBJJF has tried to counter that notion by establishing schooling and seminars for their referees.  Assembling a structured program and education, however the idea still prevails amongst competitors.

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2012 Pan American
Jiu-Jitsu Results

Academy Results

Results so far... Released by the IBJJF.

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BJJ Rules Clarified

IBJJF rules get clarified by Andre Terencio - IBJJF Referee. With the Pan Americans around the corner, this is one not to miss.

 

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American National Jiu-Jitsu Gi Results from Cal State Fullerton, CA

Academy Results

Results to date for the IBJJF - Jiu-Jitsu Worlds

The worlds are off to a fantastic start. Hopefully most of you can see it streaming at Budovideo.com. However, tomorrow is a pay-for-viewing day. But if you need updates. Keep close to your computer and phone and catch out updates from the floor on Facebook, Twitter or here at BJJLegends.com

Now for the resutls.  TEAM BJJ results and individual results are list.

Know this - the points and winners, seemed to chage after the Pans closed, we saw the rankings of the teams and points change. Keep a close eye.  This is just the start Jiu-Jitsu Fans.

BJJ 2011 Worlds Academy Results:

Adult:

1 - Alliance - 69 pts

2 - Ribeiro JJ - 22 pts

3 - Nova União - 18  pts

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