ABU DHABI: The final leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour starts on Friday at the Mubadala Arena in the UAE capital.
The championship, considered one of the most significant events in the global jiu-jitsu calendar, boasts prizes totaling $1,525,000 for the season leaders.
The ADGS makes its final stop of the season in the UAE capital having visited Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Sydney and London.
The event, which is open to male and female players from various clubs and academies worldwide, is organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro are jointly organizing the event.
“Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is one of the most prominent jiu-jitsu championships in the world, and it is one of the few tournaments whose rounds are held in major country capitals and cities,” said Mohammed Salem Al-Dhaheri, deputy chairman of UAEJJF. “The championship returns in its current round to the UAE capital, which will further cement Abu Dhabi’s position as the world’s destination for champions from around the world.”
“The championship provides an excellent opportunity for UAE players to compete with the world’s top athletes, enabling them to enhance their skills and performance, and prepare for the upcoming regional, continental and international competitions.”
According to Al-Dhaheri, UAE fighters have experienced notable success in recent years, including their achievement of winning the Asian Championship title for three consecutive years.
He said that their participation and experience in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tours had contributed to sharpening their skills and honing their performance at major international events.
“Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is considered one of the most important events in the annual AJP calendar because it awards 3,000 points to the first-place winners, which would help them qualify to win the prestigious Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards,” said Tariq Al-Bahri, director general of the AJP.
“These tours serve as a platform that brings various athletes from all over the world together to engage in intense competitions and share experiences,” he said. “Jiu-jitsu is a sport that brings people together and shortens distances, and Abu Dhabi continues to play a significant role in providing a perfect venue for global athletes to engage with each other, develop and promote this sport, aligning with its reputation as the world’s jiu-jitsu capital.”
