International Sumo Federation (254 lb), Heavyweight over 115 kg (254 lb), and Open Weight [unrestricted entry]), and include competitions for female wrestlers (Lightweight up to 65 kg (143 lb), Middleweight up to 80 kg (180 lb), Heavyweight over 80 kg (180 lb), and Open Weight). International Sumo Federation The International Sumo Federation (IFS) is the largest international governing body of sport Sumo with over 87 member countries. It was formed in 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency. International Sumo Federation has 87 established National sumo Federations. International Sumo Federation encourages the sport's
Sport Jiu Jitsu International Federation technical department. The first vice technician was Fadda and the second, Orlando Barradas - both Jiu-Jitsu Professors. Joao Alberto Barreto, outstanding student of the Gracie’s, was appointed director of the education department, which had as deputy director Robson Gracie – all now known as great masters of the art. The Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Guanabara (Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Guanabara History) was chaired by Hélio Gracie and had sport bases, regulations, etc. The foundation of the Federation was the first step to make Jiu-Jitsu a sport and not a street fighting art. The art of jiu-jitsu began to have structure and organization.