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Five CFJJB national titles in 2027, spread between Grenoble, Antibes and Paris from January to June, including a brand-new National Masters Championship. The guide to the dates, division by division, with what you need to prepare.
The CFJJB schedules the National BJJ Championship 2027 in GI, organised with the FSASPTT, for Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2027 in Paris, for the Adult and Master divisions. It is the flagship competition of the French season, and above all the one the French national team selection is based on. However, the federation awards its national titles in several stages: Novices in January, Masters in February, No-Gi and Kids in April, GI in June. This page therefore gathers the five events, and we update it with every confirmation.
In shortFive titles, three cities, six months. The June National GI carries the most weight; the other four each crown a specific group.
| Dates | National title | Venue | Formats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-31 Jan. | National Novices ChampionshipWhite belts only | Grenoble | GI, No-Gi (Adult, Master) | To be confirmed |
| 27-28 Feb. | National Masters ChampionshipFirst edition | Antibes | GI, No-Gi (Master) | To be confirmed |
| 10-11 Apr. | National No-Gi Championship | Paris | No-Gi (Adult, Master) | Confirmed |
| 10-11 Apr. | National Kids Championship | Paris | GI, No-Gi (Kids) | Confirmed |
| 12-13 June | National GI ChampionshipBasis for the national team selection | Paris | GI (Adult, Master) | To be confirmed |
CFJJB 2026-2027 calendar checked on 12 October 2026. “Confirmed”: date and venue set; “To be confirmed”: scheduled, adjustments possible.
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The National GI Championship: 12-13 June 2027 in Paris
The National GI closes the season, as in 2026, when it took place on 13-14 June in Paris. For a while, the federation had scheduled it on a single day for 2027. However, the October calendar puts it back on two days, Saturday and Sunday, a sign of a line-up expected to be at least as full. The Adult and Master divisions compete by belt and weight, in GI only. It is the compulsory stop to join the CFJJB national team. Besides, the two stages to get noticed beforehand are the Nova GP on 6 February and the French Open on 3-4 April in Marseille.
What a national title opens
A national GI title first weighs in the selection: the federation builds its team for the big international championships from these results. Then it counts in the black belt ranking, which pays out bonuses at the end of the season. Finally, it remains the most readable line on a record for a club, a sponsor or an academy. In other words, even without aiming at the national team, a national podium changes a competitor’s season. To measure the climb, our article on BJJ in France by the numbers recalls the size of the pack: more than 36,000 members.
No-Gi and Kids: the same April weekend in Paris
On 10-11 April 2027, Paris hosts two national titles at once. On one hand, the National No-Gi Championship crowns Adults and Masters without the gi. And, on the other hand, the National Kids Championship gathers the youngsters, in GI and No-Gi. The federation now lists both events as confirmed. For kids, a regional Open during autumn or winter remains the best preparation. If you are hesitating, our article on BJJ for kids helps decide whether competition is a good idea at their age.
Novices in Grenoble, Masters in Antibes: two titles of their own
The National Novices Championship, on 30-31 January 2027 in Grenoble, is for white belts. It thus offers a national title from the first year of practice, in a competitive but friendly atmosphere. The 2027 novelty is the National Masters Championship, on 27-28 February in Antibes, in GI and No-Gi. Until now, the over-30s fought for their titles in the Master divisions of the general championships. From now on, they get a dedicated event, on the Côte d’Azur, one month after the Novices. Both dates are still to be confirmed.
Who can aim at what
- White belt: Novices in Grenoble (January), then any Open.
- Over 30: Masters in Antibes (February), plus the Master divisions of the National GI and National No-Gi.
- Kids: National Kids in Paris (April), after a regional Open.
- No-Gi: National No-Gi in Paris (April).
- National team: National GI in Paris (June), preceded by the Nova GP and the French Open.
Divisions as shown on the CFJJB calendar on 12 October 2026.
Registering and preparing
For each of these championships, you need a valid CFJJB licence and an affiliated club. Registration opens on cfjjb.com a few weeks before the event, with an early-bird rate then a full rate, and closes around ten days before. Moreover, national championships have their own fee grid, published on their page. Before the day, our BJJ competition guide details the weigh-in, the draw and the flow of a competition day. Then the point scoring quiz checks you know what earns 2, 3 or 4 points. Finally, the whole season, Opens included, is in our calendar of BJJ competitions in France.
FAQ: National BJJ Championship 2027
When is the National BJJ Championship 2027?
The CFJJB schedules the National GI Championship for 12-13 June 2027 in Paris, Adult and Master divisions. It lists it as “to be confirmed” for now.
What about the No-Gi, Kids, Novices and Masters championships?
The National No-Gi and National Kids Championships take place on 10-11 April 2027 in Paris. The National Novices Championship (white belts) is on 30-31 January 2027 in Grenoble, and the new National Masters Championship on 27-28 February 2027 in Antibes.
Is the National Championship used to select the French team?
Yes. It is the competition the CFJJB national team selection is based on; the team then represents France at international championships.
Do you need a licence to compete?
Yes. You need a valid CFJJB licence and membership of an affiliated club. Registration is on cfjjb.com as soon as the event page opens.
Why is it called the “National Championship”?
Because the ministerial delegation for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in France belongs to France Judo. Consequently, the CFJJB, which organises these competitions, names its titles “National Championship”: that is the official wording, and the one we use here.
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