2000 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
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| 2000 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tijuca Tênis Clube |
| Location |  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Dates | 12 July 2000[1] |
| Website | IBJJF |
The 2000 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was held at Tijuca Tênis Clube, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 12 July 2000.[1]
Among the various practitioners was Jay Dee Pen III also known as “BJ” Penn.[2] Penn, a rookie and a native of Hawaii would go on to make history that night, being the first American black-belt to win a title from IBJJF Worlds.[3]
