BJJ Academies in Seoul.

Seoul anchors the entire South Korean BJJ scene — the country's federation hub and the home of the IBJJF Seoul International Open, which returns annually under partnership with the IBJJF.

Wire Jiu-Jitsu in Jamsil is led by Professor Yongwon Choi — a black belt who trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Los Angeles after completing his military service in Korea — and runs competition classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Gracie Allegiance Seoul carries the Gracie Allegiance team affiliation. Kira Sung — born and raised in Seoul — became South Korea's first IBJJF World Champion at purple belt in 2018. The Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the country's national governing body, operates from the city.