ABU DHABI: Fujairah is set to host the second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, now in its third edition, from March 27 to 29 at Zayed Sports Complex.
The event will bring together athletes from leading clubs and academies in the UAE, competing in numerous divisions and age groups in one of the key fixtures on the local jiu-jitsu calendar.
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation confirmed that competition will begin on Friday with the U-18, Adults and Masters divisions for men and women. Action continues on Saturday with the U-14 and U-16 categories before concluding on Sunday with the U-12 and Kids divisions.
Hosting the second round of the championship in Fujairah is a sign of the federation’s commitment to organising events across the UAE, supporting grassroots participation and strengthening the sport’s connection with local communities. It also gives fans in different emirates the chance to follow the action up close, in line with the vision to solidify jiu-jitsu’s position as a leading community sport in the country.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the federation, said: “The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship plays an important role in developing the sport across the UAE. It helps promote a strong sporting culture and deepen jiu-jitsu’s grassroots impact among various communities.
“The championship continues to grow as one of the key events on the local jiu-jitsu calendar. It provides a strong competitive environment that raises the standard of competition and brings families closer to the sport.”
He also highlighted that the championship supports the long-term growth of the sport by attracting new talent and providing a clear pathway for athletes to develop their skills in a structured sporting environment.
Wissam Motea Al-Ahmad, U-18 coach at Baniyas Club, said: “The championship is a strong test for athletes due to the high level of competition between clubs. We are approaching this round with a strong focus on performance and building on what we achieved in the previous round and past editions. Our goal is to stay among the top clubs and manage matches well to accumulate maximum points and win the title at the conclusion of the season.”
The event is one of a series of eight rounds held across the UAE during the season, including five rounds in the Gi category and three in the No-Gi category.
