ABU DHABI: The sixth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, dedicated to Gi competitions, will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from Sept. 12-14.
The event, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, will feature participation from elite male and female athletes representing top clubs and academies in the UAE.
The first day will feature youth, adults and masters categories. The second day will host the U14 and U16 categories, and the third day will focus on children’s and the U12 categories.
In Round 6 participants edge closer to the coveted title, which carries a total prize pool of $270,000.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “The sixth round is an important milestone in the championship’s journey, bringing us closer to decisive moments where every point becomes crucial in determining the champion.
“The championship is not only about sporting competition but also embodies its wider social mission by instilling values of discipline, respect for opponents, perseverance and self-confidence among young people, while strengthening family engagement and reinforcing jiu-jitsu’s presence as a pillar of the UAE’s sporting and community landscape.”
Recent rounds featured strong competition for the top spots in the overall rankings. In the fourth round (Gi), Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club claimed first place, Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club secured third. In the fifth round (no Gi), Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club topped the standings, M.O.D. UAE was second and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club maintained its position in third.
