Jeffrey Luffman is a two-time USPA Powerlifting World Champion and third-place Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Master. He maintains his Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and competes in the Ultra-Heavy-Gi and No-Gi Divisions.
Competitive Powerlifter
I didn’t set out to be a world champion in powerlifting. Curious, I entered a competition and later compared my lifts to the best of the year. Surprisingly, I surpassed the world’s top lifts for my age, weight, and class by several hundred pounds. When I eventually retired due to injuries, I held a top ten all-time total, as recognized by Powerlifting Watch. It was a journey driven by passion and effort, proving that sometimes unexpected achievements come from simply pushing your limits.
I have competed in powerlifting competitions since 2013. No stranger to the competitive powerlifting scene, he is an accomplished powerlifter. Luffman has achieved the following accomplishments at various Championships in the sport:
- 2013 USPA Missouri State Championship in Powerlifting 242 Lb Raw Masters Total 1534
- 2014 USPA Hawaiian State Championship Powerlifting 242 Lb Raw Masters Total 1594
- 2016 Oahu Open Champion 242 Lb Raw Masters Total 1564
- 2015 USPA World Champion Powerlifter 242 Lb Raw Masters Total 1642
- 2017 Las Vegas Open Champion 242 Lb Raw Masters Total 1602
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion
My experience in powerlifting gave me the confidence to believe I could compete at the highest level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I proved that belief true. After shifting my focus to BJJ to become a Master World Champion, I placed third at the 2024 Master World Championship. Learning from that experience, I am more determined than ever to take first place in 2025. The journey continues, and I’m committed to improving and achieving that top spot.
- 2024 IBJJF World Master competition in the Master 4 Ultra Blue Belt Division 3rd place.
- 2024 IBJJF Master Blue Utra Grand Slam Champion
- IBJJF 2024 Indianapolis Open Master 4 Ultra Heavy Blue Belt Champion
- Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Missouri State Championship Gi Blue Belt Master 3 225+
- 2023 Fuji Missouri State Jiu Jitsu Champion Beginner Ultra Heavy Gi Division
- 2023 American Grappling Federation Saint Louis Open Jiu Jitsu Champion Beginner Ultra Heavy Gi Division and No Gi Division
- 2023 CXBJJ Saint Louis Open Jiu Jitsu Champion Beginner Ultra Heavy Gi Division and No Gi Division
- 2023 Submission Only Saint Louis Open Jiu Jitsu Second Place Beginner Ultra Heavy Gi Division
2023 North Broadway In House Open Jiu Jitsu Second Place Beginner Ultra Heavy Gi Division
