Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026 Heads to Jesolo Alongside the Italian BJJ Open

Organized by the Unione Italiana Jiu Jitsu (UIJJ), the expo has established itself as one of the most important gathering points for the European BJJ community since its debut in 2022. Each year the event runs in parallel with the Italian BJJ Open, combining a major tournament with a community-focused expo experience.

What Is the Jiu Jitsu Expo?

The Jiu Jitsu Expo is more than just a trade fair. It is a meeting point where the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community comes together to connect, learn, and grow.

Running alongside the Italian BJJ Open competition, the expo welcomes competitors, coaches, black belts, enthusiasts, sponsors, and BJJ-related businesses from across Europe and beyond.

Whether you are competing at the Italian Open, visiting as a spectator, or attending specifically for the expo, the three-day event offers a wide range of activities for the community.

Exhibitors and Brands

The expo floor features a wide range of exhibitors, from gi and no-gi clothing brands to wellness vendors, BJJ academies, craftspeople, and travel agencies specializing in martial arts experiences.

Previous editions have attracted well-known brands while also giving smaller, up-and-coming companies a platform to showcase their products directly to the BJJ community.

Free Seminars

One of the standout features of the Jiu Jitsu Expo is its free seminar program. Attendees can book spots in instructional sessions taught by high-level BJJ instructors and guest speakers.

Past editions have featured names such as Caio Terra and Italian Olympic judo medallist Fabio Basile, giving attendees the chance to learn from world-class athletes at no extra cost.

The Italian BJJ Open

The expo runs alongside the Italian BJJ Open, which has grown into one of the largest BJJ tournaments in Europe, attracting over 2,000 competitors in recent years.

The combination of a major competition and a community-focused expo continues to make the event weekend an important date on the European grappling calendar.

For more information on the Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026, including exhibitor registration and seminar bookings, visit uijj.org or follow @jiujitsu_expo on Instagram.