ABU DHABI: The seventh round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, featuring no-gi competitions, will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from Sept. 27-28.

Athletes from leading clubs and academies across the UAE are set to take part in the event, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

The decisive round will crown the no-gi champion, with the title expected to go to either Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club or M.O.D, the teams which have consistently occupied the top three positions in the previous six rounds.

The first day will host matches in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 divisions, while the second day will feature the U-18, adult and master competitions.

Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran, board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said the championship represented more than a competition and provided a vital platform for talent development.

“No-gi contests require more talent and adaptability,” he said. “Without the gi as a control mechanism, competitors must rely on strategy, speed and the ability to read their opponents. Previous rounds have demonstrated that teams with strong defensive systems and rapid transitions between attack and defense have had the most success.”

He added: “This round will determine the no-gi champion after a lengthy season of fierce competition. The official crowning of both gi and no-gi champions will take place in Abu Dhabi during the final round in mid-October.”