The black belt divisions have been set for the IBJJF European Championships and the men and women’s brackets are looking beyond stacked.

See The Full Black Belt Absolute Bracket Here 

Returning Absolute champ Fellipe Andrew of Alliance has thrown his hat into the ring, but there are more than a few game challenges set.  With over 30 competitors signed up in the men's category means a full five rounds of competition will be needed to reach the finals on Sunday.

Joining Andrew is a slew of key figures including Vinicius ‘Trator’ Gazola, Adam Wardzinski, Bruno Lima, Reda Mebtouche, Matheus Xavier, Renan Cruz, and more.  

See Women's Black Belt Absolute Bracket

The women’s Category is no less competitive: the 2021 black belt double gold champion Gabi Pesshna has secured the no. 1 seed and will face an onslaught of all-comers from divisions going all the way down to feather. 

Ffion Davies and Nathalie 'Tata'  Ribeiro will represent the lightweights in the absolute category and 2021 World Champ Ana Rodrigues is making the jump into the absolute all the way from featherweight.   

Both categories will run all the way until the finals are set - the gold medal matches will run on the final day of competition at the European Champions.