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Euro JJ tourney rules course
Inter-nation tourney is another attraction in Lisbon

Those in Lisbon between the 25th and 27th of January will have more than good Jiu-Jitsu fights to look forward to at the Casal Vistoso Municipal Sports Complex. Besides the European Championship, the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation will hold, on the 25th (Friday) a course on Jiu-Jitsu’s rules.

In all there will be six hours of activities, with a break for lunch. All the students to participate will receive a certificate from the IBJJF and the CBJJ. The cost of the course is 50 euros and those wishing for further information need only send an email to regras@cbjj.com.br.

Another attraction of the final weekend of the month in Lisbon will the the 5th Inter-Nation Jiu-Jitsu tournament. The event will take place on the 26th and 27th of January, along with the European championship, in the same place. The confrontation will include adult men’s teams of blue, purple, brown and black belts. One team per weight category will be allowed per country.

Each team will be composed of 5 fighters. The team to win three fights will be victorious. Teams should have a coach responsible for fighter selection (order of fighters) and will be divided in to the under 76kg category (with woven gi) and over 76kg category (with woven gi).

It’s worth noting that to participate in the tournament, the athlete should be signed up in the individual European Championship.