The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is experiencing exceptional growth in France. In this section, we track the sport’s evolution across the country: CFJJB news, national competition results, athlete and club profiles, and analysis of the French landscape.
From federal structuring to the French national team’s performances on the international stage, and our On the Road podcast, we document the emergence of French BJJ as a global competitive force.
Read our feature: Why Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Booming in France? for the full picture behind this growth.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground-fighting martial art born in Brazil in the early 20th century. In France today, it counts over 31,000 practitioners. But since 2024, the discipline has been caught in a conflict between two organizations: the CFJJB, which developed it for 20 years, and France Judo, which recently claimed to have legal … Read more
In part two of the On the Road podcast, Wilfried Sam shifts the discussion with Nicolas Renier and Vincent Nguyen onto institutional ground: CFJJB vs France Judo, belt equivalences, the identity of BJJ and Luta Livre. After part one, which explored the technical evolution of French grappling, this sequel tackles the split and its consequences … Read more
French grappling comes of age: Luta Livre, the Mendes school, the CFJJB… and the end of the “easy high level” myth. In the latest episode of the On the Road podcast, Wilfried Sam brings together two major figures of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in France: Nicolas Renier, Luta Livre pioneer, multiple ADCC qualifier, historic no-gi technician, head … Read more
At the dawn of the 2025-2026 season, CFJJB referee Wilfried Sam launches his podcast On the Road. For his first marathon episode of over two hours, he welcomes Kenji and Mathias Jardin for an unfiltered discussion: French national team selection, the growth of BJJ in France, the non-profit vs private academy debate, and realistic projections … Read more
Voici la traduction complète en anglais de ton article, en conservant l’intégralité du contenu y compris les liens, noms de clubs et structures HTML/WordPress : The CFJJB has just released the official list of athletes who will represent the French colors during the 2025–2026 season. On the menu: some surprises, a few dominant teams, and … Read more
For a long time, he dreamed of this moment. On June 14, 2025, Eliott Sarthou became French champion in black belt. Three fights, three submissions. And a unique trajectory: that of a fighter shaped from day one by his club. A Step-by-Step Journey At only 23 years old, Eliott Sarthou is already a well-known face … Read more
Freddy Lele Talla, under the spotlight of the 2025 Worlds, didn’t just seek a medal. He pursued a broader idea: the quest for perfect jiu-jitsu. Between stunning victories and a frustrating quarterfinal, the 23-year-old Franco-Cameroonian proved he was much more than just a generational prospect. A Lightning-Fast Trajectory In just a few seasons, Freddy Lele … Read more
Long unknown outside of specialist circles, Brazilian jiu-jitsu booming in France in recent years. More and more clubs are opening, competitions are multiplying, and social media is flooded with videos, tutorials, and spectacular highlights. But why the sudden enthusiasm? What draws so many people from all walks of life to the mats? In this article, … Read more
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