Abu Dhabi set to host UAE national jiu-jitsu championship

ABU DHABI: The AJP Tour UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 is set to kick off on Friday, July 7, at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, or UAEJJF, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, or AJP, the event will bring together hundreds of athletes from clubs and academies across different divisions — from infants to teens to amateurs, professionals and masters.

Day 1 of the championship, scheduled from July 7-9, will feature competitions in the Kids, Infant and Junior categories. On the second day, the Youth, Teen and Masters divisions will take center stage, while the third and final day will witness matches between Amateurs and Professionals.

Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran, board member of the UAEJJF, emphasized the importance of the UAE national jiu-jitsu championship within the federation’s agenda.

“The AJP Tour UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship holds a prominent position in the federation’s agenda and is eagerly anticipated by both fans and athletes,” he said. “The tournament aligns with the federation’s plans and vision to identify promising talents in the youth categories, who are the foundation for the sport’s future development.”

“The championship provides an ideal platform that attracts some of the world’s best athletes, particularly those holding purple, brown and black belts. They are eager to showcase their skills, and it serves as excellent preparation for upcoming international events, including the highly anticipated 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship scheduled for November.”

Al-Batran recognized the influential role of families in motivating their sons and daughters to participate in sports. He encouraged