BJJ Worlds' History
GRACIEMAG.com features, especially for its readers, the complete history of the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, from its beginning in 1996 all the way to present day. Divided into several parts, it will give the reader the opportunity to remember great moments, amazing fighters and also have a better view of the development of the sport over the last 10 years. Enjoy.
Making history
The tale of the first-ever black-belt Jiu-Jitsu world champions
The warm-up area has a few athletes in it. On the mat, Ricardo Liborio gives his opponent, Remco Pardoel, the evil eye, who gives it right back. Short and stocky, the one considered, at the time, by master Carlson Gracie to be his best fighter looked even smaller with his knees bent. The posture helped avoid the Dutchman's takedowns. Tijuca Tenis Clube is hot during the summer in Rio. Close to four thousand people on the bleachers stand in applause as“Liba” wraps his legs around his opponent’s waist and moves them all the way up till he traps Pardoel’s left arm. It’s another Brazilian victory. One more.
The first World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was held on the first weekend of February 1996, in Rio. Fighters from nine countries were present: Brazil, USA, France, Japan, Holland, Switzerland, UAE, Italy and Cuba.
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