European Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026: Results and Rising Stars
The 2026 European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded with impressive performances across various divisions. The event showcased talent from numerous academies, with Alliance leading the Adult Male rankings and Atos Jiu-Jitsu dominating the Adult Female category.
Academy Standings
Here’s a breakdown of the top-performing academies based on results from the championship:
Adult Male
- Alliance: 90 points
- AOJ: 63 points
- CheckMat: 60 points
- Atos Jiu-Jitsu: 35 points
- DreamArt: 35 points
- GF Team: 28 points
- Marcio Andre Jiu-Jitsu: 27 points
- Vision: 20 points
- Gracie Barra: 20 points
- Melqui Galvão Jiu-Jitsu: 18 points
Adult Female
- Atos Jiu-Jitsu: 63 points
- Gracie Barra: 39 points
- AOJ: 26 points
- DreamArt: 24 points
- CheckMat: 20 points
- Infight JJ: 19 points
- Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 19 points
- Sigma Jiu-Jitsu: 18 points
- GF Team: 15 points
- Nova União: 14 points
Juvenile
- Melqui Galvão BJJ: 48 points
- Atos Jiu-Jitsu: 46 points
- Cicero Costha Internacional: 43 points
- Nxtgen Jiu-Jitsu: 36 points
- AOJ: 34 points
Master
- GF Team: 261 points
- CheckMat: 261 points
- Gracie Barra: 225 points
- Cicero Costha Internacional: 132 points
- Brasa CTA: 128 points
Notable Athlete Results
Several athletes distinguished themselves during the competition. In the Juvenile 1 Male White Light (64.00kg) division, Santino Calogero Wilhelm Karnatz of GF Team secured first place. Oliver de Hita Amador-Franco (Lotus Club) won in the Juvenile 1 Male White Middle (69.00kg) category. Naïm Hajdinaj (Cens Academy) took the top spot in the Juvenile 1 Male White Heavy (79.30kg) division.
Daniel Refael Kalihman of Nxtgen Jiu-Jitsu emerged victorious in the Juvenile 1 Male Blue Rooster (48.50kg) weight class. Francisco Luis da Cunha Borges da Silva (Associação Pantera House Jiu-jitsu) also achieved a notable result in the Juvenile 1 Male Blue division.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship demonstrated the continued growth and competitiveness of the sport. The results provide valuable insights into the strengths of various academies and the rising stars within the Jiu-Jitsu community.
FAQ
- Which academy performed best in the Adult Male division? Alliance led with 90 points.
- Who won the Juvenile 1 Male White Light (64.00kg) division? Santino Calogero Wilhelm Karnatz of GF Team.
- Which academy dominated the Adult Female category? Atos Jiu-Jitsu with 63 points.
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