Who Will Shine at the 2026 Pan Championships? | Full Preview Podcast

The 2026 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships are right around the corner, and now that registration is officially closed, the picture is set. In this episode, we take a deeper, more complete look at the storylines shaping one of the most important tournaments of the year. We break down the divisions and highlight the athletes entered, including multiple-time Pan champions returning in pursuit of another title. We also take a moment to spotlight one of our Hall of Famers and revisit their standout performance at Pans. Beyond the black belt divisions, we dive into the talent across the Masters and colored belt ranks, where some of the most exciting and competitive matchups of the weekend are set to unfold. The 2026 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships take place from Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th, and you can watch every match exclusively on FloGrappling. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [00:46] Black Belt Gi World Champions Competing at the 2026 Pans [1:12] Breaking Down Some of the Most Stacked Divisions of Pans [10:09] A Deep Dive into Some of the Most Accomplished Athletes at Pans [21:37] Pans History: Highlighting Cobrinha’s Pans run in 2009 [24:55] Pans Black Belt Masters Preview [26:20] Pans Colored Belt Preview