The IBJJF No Gi Worlds took place over the weekend in Garland, Texas in the first major No Gi Worlds event allowing heel hooks. Until 2021, the heel hook was an illegal technique in the IBJJF ruleset. Over the past five years heel hooks and other leg attacks have become much more popular. As such, the jiu-jitsu community rallied behind the change in rules. While we did see multiple heel hook submissions, it was clear that the top athletes evolved with the rule change in both their attacking and defensive skills. Below are the results and main takeaways of the tournament.
IBJJF 2021 No Gi Worlds results and video: Marinho wins double gold in first major event with heel hooks
