The black belt roster for the 2020 No-Gi Pan Championships is loaded with veterans and World Champions. But several rookie black belts and first-time Pans entrants could shake things up. While some are favorites in their divisions, others have a long climb if they hope to win their divisions. Here are six rookies and newcomers to watch.

It did not take long for registration to close for No-Gi Pans. The IBJJF announced the Pan No-Gi Championships and it has reached capacity very quickly. Here are the key names to watch in each black belt division.