Submission only.
Pure jiu-jitsu.
The Matlife Charter governs the world's only true submission-only ranking system. No points. No advantages. Finish or go home.
The mat
From white belt kids to world-class black belts.
One ruleset. Every body. Every age. Every gender. The federation built around the only thing that matters — the finish.
Why Matlife
A federation built for the finish
Sanctioned tournaments
Every event runs the official Matlife ruleset, IBJJF-approved weight classes, and federation referees.
Athlete profiles
Your record, belt history, gym affiliation and tournament results — verified by the federation.
Trusted organizers
Promoters apply, get reviewed, and receive a powerful toolkit to run tournaments end-to-end.
Global ranking
A single ranking across promotions worldwide. Beat better athletes, climb faster.
Instant registration
One profile, one click. Register into any sanctioned event in under 30 seconds.
Built for promoters
Smoothcomp-style bracketing, weigh-ins, scoring and payouts — all in one place.
Schedule
Upcoming sanctioned events
No sanctioned tournaments scheduled yet.
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Ready to compete?
Create your athlete profile in 60 seconds and register for your first sanctioned Matlife event.