Chicago Winter Open black belt no-gi absolute final goes to Orlando Sanchez after a Gracie Barra gentleman’s agreement with Philipe Della Monica. Photo: Erin Herle

The IBJJF Chicago Summer Open is one of the only IBJJF city tournaments that offers no-gi divisions– which is why you should capitalize on that now.

With no-gi season among us and the No-Gi Pan American Championship shrimping closer (next month!) you should get in as much experience as you can on August 17-18 in Chicago.

In March, we saw the division on a Sunday in Chicago as the IBJJF Chicago Winter Open offered such experience. Black belts Orlando Sanchez, Philipe Della Monica and Leonardo D’Avila to name a few. Already signed up for the no-gi Summer Open black belt division is Denny Prokopos of 10th Planet, Philipe Della Monica once again, Vitor Henrique Oliveira, Oliver Geddes, GMA member Leonardo Iturralde and more.

The event will be held at Chicago State University: 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628

Don’t miss out on the no-gi division by registering at www.IBJJF.org