Great news and a step forward for the professionalization of Jiu-Jitsu: The IBJJF has just announced that by the end of the 2015/16 season (the day before the 2016 Worlds), BJJ players ranked number 1 on the male and female adult black belt rankings will each receive a $10,000 prize.
IBJJF Adult Black Belt League – Ranking Awards
The 1st place athlete in the Black Belt Adult Male and Female division at the end of ranking season 2015/16 will receive an award of $10,000 (USD)*