ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has announced that the eighth and final round of the second Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place in the Mubadala Arena at Zayed Sports City from Oct. 10 to 12.
Champions of the Gi and No Gi categories will be crowned at the event that had athletes competing from clubs and academies across the UAE.
The event will be the largest since the championship’s inception in 2024, featuring more than 2,500 male and female athletes across various age groups.
The action will open with the under-18, adult, and masters’ divisions on the first day, followed by the under-14 and under-16 categories on the second day. The championship concludes with the under-12 and children’s categories on day three.
Mohammed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairperson of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “This round represents the culmination of a full season of dedication, persistence and competition.
“It reflects the wise leadership’s vision to advance jiu-jitsu and strengthen its presence across the nation.”
Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club has already secured the No-Gi title, while strong competition is expected for the Gi title among Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club, Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, and M.O.D UAE.
