UAE National Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship Concludes in Abu Dhabi with Record Participation and Stellar Performances
The UAE National Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship wrapped up on 22nd June, 2025, achieving remarkable success at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. The three-day event, coordinated by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) alongside the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, drew a record-breaking assembly of 1,455 male and female athletes hailing from 77 countries and more than 86 specialized academies.
On its final day, the championship showcased elite-level matches in both the amateur and professional divisions, underlining the sport’s impressive technical progress and increasing global reach. The UAE emerged dominant on the overall team rankings with 299,700 points, with Brazil taking second at 98,000 points and Colombia finishing third with 68,100 points.
The event also saw the presence of key figures such as Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and Tariq Omar Al Bahri, General Manager of AJP, who presided over the awarding of the winners. Since its inception, this championship has been a testament to the dedication of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and AJP in organizing world-class tournaments that nurture athlete development and bolster global rankings through the AJP’s competitive framework.
In the words of Tariq Omar Al Bahri:
“The UAE National Championship is a cornerstone on our calendar, playing a vital role in building a strong technical base and enhancing competitiveness both locally and internationally. We thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, under the leadership of Abdulmunam Al Hashmi, President of the UAE and Asian Federations, and First Vice President of the International Federation, for their continued support. The tournament delivered high standards in organization, participation, and fan engagement, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for jiu-jitsu. We now look forward to the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, taking place next week in Istanbul, marking a strong start to the new season.”
Several gold medalists voiced their pride in clinching victory at such a prestigious event and commended the AJP for elevating the level of competition.
Sultan Jabr, gold medalist in the professional brown belt 69kg division, reflected:
“Winning this championship is especially meaningful due to its high technical level and the fact that it’s held in Abu Dhabi—the world capital of jiu-jitsu. It’s a real opportunity for us to grow and compete with the best.”
Echoing this sentiment, Ubaid Al Ketbi, gold medalist in the professional 62kg division, said:
“The matches were intense and full of technical lessons. These kinds of tournaments are exactly what we need to progress toward professionalism.”
Over three days, the championship witnessed standout participation across divisions such as youth, kids, masters, amateurs, and professionals of both genders, reinforcing its significance as a prominent fixture on the competitive jiu-jitsu calendar.
Looking ahead, the jiu-jitsu community eagerly anticipates the commencement of the 2024-2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, which will begin in Istanbul in early July and is expected to attract broad international participation.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
