IBJJF question

[Jamie Hughes]

hey guys, just a quick question, im going to be in brazil for 3 months this summer and was wondering if i would need an ibjjf membership card to compete while im there in the rio international open or if a passport will be ok like most other ibjjf events. im a purple belt btw, i know you need a card for brown and black.

also anyone recommend any other comps in rio around july to october?

 

[BJJArsenal]

I think you do for Brazil, but I'm not 100%.

 

[Sean Hart]

It's a pain in the ass for gringos to get one while in Brazil. You do have to have one for the Rio Open. I couldn't get mine in time once I was down there last year

 

[Jamie Hughes]

Cheers guys, I'm gonna get it done before I go to be 100% sure.

 

[JCASHDAKID]

Yeah you def need one for Rio Open I competed there 2 years ago. Good luck it should be easy to get if your main instructor is a black belt with atleast 1 stripe under IBJJF

 

[envee]

yeah

 

[Jamie Hughes]

got some clarification off the IBJJF on this, you do not need an IBJJF membership to compete at the Rio International Open if you are purple belt and below, saves me some cash , result!

 

[codemonkey76]

I know for all AFBJJ comps, you need an AFBJJ card or IBJJF card for all belts... it is moving that way.

 

[Jamie Hughes]

I know for all AFBJJ comps, you need an AFBJJ card or IBJJF card for all belts... it is moving that way.

Yeh it will, Ibjjf aren't stupid all those competitors paying the membership fee is a nice little money spinner lol

 

[illmatic 24]

I did the rio open a few years ago at blue and was required to register.

 

[JCASHDAKID]

Same as illmatic

 

[Jamie Hughes]

just a quick bump, ive got all my registration sorted, i have my ID card number but no actual card as of yet and i fly tomorrow, will i still be able to compete if i dont have my card to hand? or will a passport suffice seeing as i am already registered

 

[JCASHDAKID]

just a quick bump, ive got all my registration sorted, i have my ID card number but no actual card as of yet and i fly tomorrow, will i still be able to compete if i dont have my card to hand? or will a passport suffice seeing as i am already registered

I think as long as your registered your good to go. I showed my passport and picked up my card after I fought.

 

[Jamie Hughes]

I think as long as your registered your good to go. I showed my passport and picked up my card after I fought.

thanks man, cheers for the help