Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

ABU DHABI: The second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday here at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club crowned champions in the Gi category and Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the No-Gi title.

The three-day final round had the record participation of more than 2,500 athletes competing from 11 to 17 years of age, adults, and masters.

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club were crowned Best Academy – Gi (Season 2025), followed by Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.

In the No-Gi division, Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club claimed first place, with Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club and M.O.D UAE finishing second and third respectively.

Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “What has been achieved over eight rounds reflects the clear vision and the limitless  support of our wise leadership for the sports sector, as well as the tremendous efforts of clubs and academies to elevate the level of jiu-jitsu in the UAE.

“This championship has evolved into a national platform for shaping future champions and reinforcing the country’s leadership in the sport. It is an honor today to celebrate the talents who form the foundation for future success stories, God willing.”