the okinawa invitationals Media Coverage

See who is talking about our event as we make waves around the world!

Featured Press

Text graphic reading 'The Mat Nation' in bold orange font on a black background.

Brazilian outlet The Mat Nation highlighted Marco Aurélio de Queiroz’s dominant performance at The Okinawa Invitational, where he submitted all five opponents to win the 80kg Grand Prix. The feature also emphasized Pirâmide Grappling’s internationally recognized no‑gi methodology and the significance of validating it on Japanese soil.

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Man smiling and holding large checks for prizes at an event, wearing a belt with a logo, standing in a dark room with bright windows in the background.

A curated selection of posts from athletes, media brands, and grappling influencers who covered the Okinawa Invitational.

Social Media Coverage

Almada Fight Media

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Poster for the Okinawa Invitational Men's 80kg Jiu-Jitsu Championship featuring photos of multiple male competitors with event details and sponsor logos.

Scramble Japan

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Two men in black athletic shirts and shorts, standing close together. The man on the left has a buzz cut and serious expression. The man on the right has short curly hair, a beard, and is pointing at his championship belt with a stern expression.

jiu jitsu nerd

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Tournament bracket for the Okinawa Invitational 80kg Championship featuring fighters such as Marco, Yuusuke, Genki, Indy, Victor, Marshall, Christian, Yuen, Murotani, Masao, Arimatsu, and Quintas. The event is a double elimination tournament with a visual background of blue light streaks and fighter pictures.

defense soap

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Promotional poster for the Okinawa Invitational Women's -60kg Championship featuring nine women athletes, some in sports uniforms and others in casual attire, with a black and orange abstract background, and event details at the top and bottom.

Imanari jiu jitsu

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marco aurellio de queiros

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event highlights and recaps

Relive the event highlights and watch our past livestreams all here in one location.