Sharjah Self-Defence win the 2026 No-Gi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

DUBAI: Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club finished top of the No-Gi standings in the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship as round six concluded the 2026 No-Gi competition on Sunday at the Nad Al-Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai.

ADMA finished second, while PALMS SPORTS took third after two days of competition across age groups from under-12 to Adults and Masters. The results decided the final No-Gi standings for the season.

The final day featured the under-18, Adults and Masters categories, following Saturday’s competitions for those under 12, 14 and 16. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club continued their strong record in the No-Gi competition, having also won the category in the first two editions of the championship.

Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, said the championship has become an important part of the sport’s calendar in the UAE.

“It gives athletes regular opportunities to compete, encourages clubs to improve their training programs and helps us identify and develop more talent for the future.

“We want to see this progress continue and ensure the championship remains a platform where we can identify talented athletes and help them improve their performance.”

Al-Dhaheri added that the range of categories and strong participation showed the depth of jiu-jitsu in the UAE.

He said the federation would continue developing domestic competitions to support clubs and national teams and prepare athletes for upcoming events, while strengthening the UAE’s position at continental and international levels.

Felipe Caos, youth coach at title winners Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, said finishing top of the standings was the result of