Dubai Hosts 2nd Jiu-Jitsu Championship

ABU DHABI - The second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday, July 14, according to an announcement by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

This event follows a successful first round held at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, which witnessed widespread participation across various categories.

The Dubai event represents the second of five rounds for the current season, with matches being held in different emirates throughout the nation.

The final round in December, scheduled to be in Abu Dhabi, will see clubs and academies crowned winners in both Gi and No-Gi categories.

This will be determined via a comprehensive ranking system that awards points based on participation and results in each round.

The ranking system is designed to encourage clubs to invest in local talent and participate with as many athletes as possible across all categories for all five rounds of the championship.

The upcoming round has attracted over 1,000 participants in youth, adult, and masters categories, ranging from ages 10 to over 30.

This championship also marks the debut of the U-12 category in No-Gi competitions.

Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, remarked, “The strong demand for participation in the second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship highlights the continuous growth of jiu-jitsu in the country and its rising popularity among various segments of society.

“Introducing the U-12 category in the No-Gi competitions aims to help young athletes develop their skills, improve their physical fitness, discipline, and patience, while fostering self-control and confidence.”

Al-Dhaheri emphasized that the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship promotes community engagement by bringing together people of all ages and skill levels from across the country.

This contributes to building a robust society committed to active and healthy lifestyles.

Gleason Bertolot, coach of the UFC GYM Academy, stated, “We’re thrilled to participate in the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a well-organized event with impressive participation.

No-Gi competitions challenge athletes to explore new techniques, focusing on agility and skill rather than traditional Gi techniques.

It demands intense focus to win in matches, and we’re eager to see our athletes compete in this event.”

Khalifa Alharbi, who is competing in the Youth Men’s 50kg category for Baniyas Club, shared, “I’m excited to compete and showcase my skills in the championship.

We work hard to be technically strong and fit, aiming to win medals and elevate our club’s ranking.

I thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation for organizing great championships and providing us opportunities to train and compete, preparing us for regional and international events.”

Source: arabnews

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