The abu dhabi world youth jiujitsu championship will be held on april 22nd23rd, while the abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship will take place from april 24th to 27th, followed by the final round of black and brown belts on april 28, ending the abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship. Each year leading up to the final satellite competitions are held around the world, with the winners of each category gaining entrance to the main event. Abu dhabi international pro jiujitsu championship ulaanbaatar gi is part of the ajp world ranking and abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu qualifying series. Abu dhabi grand slam jiujitsu world tour 201617, to be hosted, for the. See the results for the abu dhabi 2017 world professional. It draws hundreds of high caliber athletes every year supported personally by his highness the supreme prince and commander in chief of the united arab. Saudi tv advert breached rules dubai newspaper xpress to close down print version. Abu dhabi world youth jiujitsu championship 2017 smoothcomp. The abu dhabi jiujitsu schools program began in 2008 under the patronage of. Watch in live streaming the jiu jitsu world championships from abu dhabi with 140 athletes competing in 5 different disciplines 2019 jiu jitsu world chamoionships abu dhabi. The 24yearold austrian finished fifth at the world judo masters either side of the european championships and olympic games and will be the favourite for 63kg. Outstanding talent on display at jiujitsu championship abu. Abu dhabi jiu jitsu pro tour, abu dhabi, united arab emirates.
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This years abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship will witness a new and strong addition to the competition, the king of the mat competition at the mubadala arena on the last. Youth kick off inaugural jiujitsu competition abu dhabi. Abu dhabi has been integral to jiujitsus sharp rise as a global martial art omar al raisi looks at the role the uae has played in helping brazilian jiujitsu once again become a prominent. Paulo miyao overcomes tough opposition to reach the top of the lightweight bracket in london. Event start date 15 apr 2016 event end date 24 apr 2016. The uae jiujitsu federation made the bold move of introducing countryqualifiers at the prestigious event, in which athletes from each country compete against their fellow nationals for the chance to represent their respective countries in. Results, abu dhabi grand slam jiujitsu world tour, abu dhabi. She lost her first match by 1 advantage after the final score was 00.
Abu dhabi to host jiujitsu world championship next month. Ipic has contributed in making the uae a global destination for the jiu jitsu sport where it has become one of the most important sports events hosted by the country. Outstanding talent on display at jiujitsu championship posted on thursday april 6th, 2017 by rachael peacock created in japan, evolved in brazil and now beloved in abu dhabi jiujitsu has fast become engrained in uae culture. Abu dhabi jiu jitsu kids championship 2016 cezar takeyoshi ikehara. Club 891pts, 4th al ain jiujitsu club 790pts, team nogueira dubai 740pts.
This years abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championships represent a major, sweeping change for jiujitsu as a competitive sport. The uae jiujitsu federation and the international jiujitsu federation signed an agreement to host the world championship for the youth, adults, masters men and women in the uae capital, abu dhabi, from 16th to 24th november at. Weve partnered with selected media partners in the us to bring you olympic channel plus content. Leading jiujitsu stars to vie for top honours in abu dhabi. Abu dhabi is the capital and the secondmost populous city of the united arab emirates after dubai. Bjj black belt pedro bessa of nine nine jiu jitsu wins the abu dhabi grand slam world tour in london uk where he battled against some of the toughest competitors in the world which included a.
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The jiujitsu world championship opened at mubadala arena in abu dhabis zayed sports city on saturday and will run till november 24, bringing together the best jiujitsu athletes from all over. To mark the occasion, a wide range of fun activities have been organised for members of the public, who could walk away with some fantastic prizes at. The uae jiujitsu federation will be showcasing the sport and bringing together the best of regional and international athletes for the jiujitsu show, planned as part of the abu dhabi showdown week, a diverse, sevenday series of events that will culminate in the ufc 242 mixed martial arts event on saturday, 7th september. Oct, 2014 the international petroleum investment company ipic held a press conference to announce its sponsorship of the uae jiujitsu junior team participating in the american national kids jiu jitsu championships. Aldar academies holds jiujitsu cup 2016 in partnership. The uae jiujitsu federation uaejjf has announced a highest cash prize of dh4 million to celebrate the 10th edition of the abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship. The adcc submission wrestling world championship is a grappling competition involving professional athletes who have been successful at the highest levels of luta livre, wrestling, catch wrestling, judo, jiu jitsu, sambo, shooto and mixed martial arts. Abu dhabi bjj gyms are going to be shark tanks, if they arent already. Eighth annual uaejjf abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship opens its doors to fans and players alike from 100 nationalities. Ipic has contributed in making the uae a global destination for the jiujitsu sport where it has become one of the most important sports events hosted by the country. Kids jiu jitsu classes at contender mma teach your kids the selfdefense and discipline with 10 classes of kids jiu jitsu at contender mma for aed 150 value aed 400 the only royce gracie jiu jitsu academy in the region. Adcc submission wrestling world championship wikipedia.
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The uae jiujitsu federation uaejjf, the official authority for jiujitsu in the united arab emirates, announces the fourth leg of the most prestigious jiu. Abu dhabi the countrys leading emirati youth and junior women jiujitsu competitors were among. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. The abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship has returned to bring a smashing finish to the 20152016 jiujitsu sport season, setting a new international standard in sports entertainment in its landmark eighth edition. Held under the patronage of his highness sheikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan, crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces, the abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship is back for its tenth year celebrating a decade of champions in parallel with the year of zayed. Abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship 2018. Humaid al kaabi of uae ahead of competing in the 66kg blue belt division monday at the abu dhabi world youth jiu jitsu championship at the ipic arena in the zayed sport city area of abu dhabi on. At black belt, the winners of each weight category gain a cash prize and. Worlds most prestigious jiujitsu competition opens in. Cabsat 2016 to drive transformative mena entertainment media market march 11, 2016. In addition to entertainment and leisure activities, sport halls, the club. It draws hundreds of high caliber athletes every year. Apr 21, 2014 2014 abu dhabi bjj world pro championship results and video. With the help of the abu dhabi education council, abu dhabi sports council, and the wrestling, judo, and jiu jitsu federation, the sport is now on the curriculum of more than 40 abu dhabi public schools.
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Sultan was among 22 novice jiujitsu pupils, boys and girls between the ages of six and 11, competing in the inaugural aldar academies jiujitsu cup, the first of its kind in abu dhabi. This part of the twoweek world class event, the abu dhabi world youth jiujitsu championship, is extremely important to the uae jiujitsu federation as it sees the stars of the future compete on the world stage which allows them to develop their skills and enhance their techniques. The sixth edition of the popular abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship adwpjc and the inaugural childrens cup begins from tomorrow. Getting to the abu dhabi world professional jiu jitsu finals. Uae jiujitsu federation brings the worlds most prestigious jiujitsu world tour to abu dhabi. The abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship is a brazilian jiujitsu competition that takes place at the zayed sports city tennis complex in abu dhabi, united arab emirates the tournament is managed by uae jiujitsu federation. Jiujitsu world championship coming to abu dhabi dubai. Abu dhabi world pro 2016 jiujitsu championships masters. This initiative was initially implemented in 14 schools, but the overwhelming success was way beyond expectations, prompting the initiative to be expanded to 46 schools in 2012. With the aim of raising the competency level and skill of the uae participants, the sponsorship enabled the entire 48player squad to travel to long beach, california.
With the support and guidance of his highness sheikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan, crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces, the uae jiu jitsu federation was established in november 2012 as the official authority for jiu jitsu in the uae. Sheikh tahnoon represents abu dhabis eastern region and is a member of the uaes ruling al. May 30, 2016 an extended highlight film from the abu dhabi world professional jiu jitsu championship 2016, featuring some of the most exciting and technical moments from the most important final matches of the. The ninth annual abu dhabi world jiujitsu championships, held under the patronage of his highness sheikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan, crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces, welcomes legends of the sport for the second year running, in what is set to be an epic showdown on saturday 22nd april 2017 ten jiujitsu. Abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship. Uae jiujitsu federation unveils final details of the 10th. He faced oscar stickells from al mushrif primary school, and all early signs pointed to a defeat for sultan, as oscar perhaps fuelled by his teammates. Decorated stone cup from umm al nar site, abu dhabi on display at the louvre abu. Results from the blackbrown belt womens divisions at the abu dhabi 2017 world pro jiujitsu championship. Contender mma is an official affiliate of the global royce gracie jiu jitsu rgjj network and is the only royce gracie jiu jitsu academy in the region. The countdown is on to the ninth annual abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship 2017 over 7000 athletes from 100 counties will be taking part in abu dhabi world class athletes arrive in abu dhabi to battle it out for division titles. The new structure of the abu dhabi world pro championships. This extraordinary event was entrusted to abu dhabi, the capital of jiujitsu, after unprecedented successes achieved in the development of the sport, qualifying heroes and championships and organising major international tournaments on an annual basis abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship, abu dhabi grand slam jiujitsu world tour. Mckee cajes freelance senior designer flash entertainment.
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Oct 27, 2016 european championships silver medallist kathrin unterwurzacher aut will be top seed at the abu dhabi grand slam as she fights for the first time since finishing seventh at rio 2016. Yahia mansour purple master 1, mohammed darwish white, obaid kaabi blue master. Four open golds enhance uaes reputation at abu dhabi jiu. Abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship returns. Professional jiujitsu organisation australia national pro jiujitsu championship abu dhabi wpjjc. Ipic is the official partner of the abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship for the third consecutive year where over 6,000 jiujitsu players from 100 countries compete for the titles. Uaejjf announces names of travel package winners for the 20182019 season. The rules of the event disallow strikes while promoting grappling and submissions. Abu dhabi jiu jitsu kids championship 2016 youtube. Abu dhabi world professional jiujitsu championship adwpjjc 20 to. Abu dhabi global sports leader with jiujitsu contest. Uae, international jiujitsu federations sign agreement to. Those masters are from uae and some other nationalities two of them are. Philippines bags 2 gold medals at abu dhabi jiu jitsu.
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