Abu Dhabi was electrified with power, poise, and precision as the UAE National Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship wrapped up in dazzling fashion at the iconic Mubadala Arena. Over the course of three intense days, 1,455 athletes from 77 countries and more than 86 academies descended upon the capital, turning the mats into battlegrounds of strategy, skill, and sheer determination.
This wasn’t just another sporting event — it was a global grappling gala. From youth prodigies to seasoned professionals, competitors displayed stunning mastery across divisions, including kids, amateurs, masters, and elite-level professionals. The UAE stood tall — and dominant — clinching the top spot in the team rankings with an astonishing 299,700 points, far ahead of jiu-jitsu powerhouses Brazil and Colombia.
As the final chokes were secured and belts raised, the true essence of the championship emerged: the UAE’s unshakable commitment to becoming a world capital for jiu-jitsu. Hosted in collaboration with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), the championship wasn’t just about medals — it was about mission. A mission to cement the nation’s stature in the sport and offer a professional competitive ecosystem that shapes world-class athletes.
Gold medalists like Sultan Jabr and Ubaid Al Ketbi echoed this sentiment, calling the tournament a “game-changer” for athletes striving toward global excellence. Their words weren’t just post-match reflections — they were a declaration of the UAE’s vision for the sport: professionalism, passion, and purpose.
AJP General Manager Tariq Omar Al Bahri summed it up best, calling the event a cornerstone of the global jiu-jitsu calendar and praising Abu Dhabi’s role in delivering not just competition but spectacle.
Now, all eyes shift to the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, kicking off next in Istanbul. But the message from Abu Dhabi is clear: the UAE isn’t just participating in the global jiu-jitsu movement — it’s leading it.
