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13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Finals Set as Main Brackets Deliver High-Level Jiu-Jitsu on Day 5; Brown Belt Champions Crowned

Day 5 of the 13th ADWPJJC, this Thursday, November 18, was the stage for the absolute elite of Jiu Jitsu competitors. The adult male black belt division and the adult female brown/black division delivered thrills for the crowd both on the stands and watching at home on TV and

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13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Aces Fight to the End in Country Qualifiers to Secure Their Spots in the Main Brackets

Day 4 of the 13th ADWPJJC, this Wednesday, November 17, was devoted to the country qualifiers in the adult black belt and adult brown belt divisions, as well as the main brackets in the adult purple belt and blue belt divisions. Among the black belts, a long list of well

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13th ADWPJJC: Global Champions Crowned After a Thrilling Day of Matches in the Masters Division

The third day of Jiu Jitsu in the 13th ADWPJJC, this Tuesday, November 16, was entirely devoted to the Masters division. Athletes from all over the world came together to test their skills on the mats. Brown belts and black belts gave their all in search of the ultimate glory.

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13th ADWPJJC: See Who's on the Run for Glory in the Adult Black Belt Division

The 13th ADWPJJC is underway at the Jiu Jitsu Arena, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main event kicks off this Wednesday, November 17, as the adult black belt division enters the mats. With all the names confirmed in each weight class, we now can look into the brackets and see

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Justin Ordinario Locks His Sights on Abu Dhabi World Pro

With Abu Dhabi coming in just a few short weeks and with every passing day that we get closer to watching these world-class athletes take the stage, the anticipation is unbearable. So, I can only imagine what it’s like for the participants that are set to compete and display

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"The Giant Slayer" Estevan Martinez Looks to Conquer in Abu Dhabi

At last! After a long and hard year of going through a jiu-jitsu drought with the most unfortunate delay of events due to the worldwide pandemic, we have finally weathered the storm, and thanks to Abu Dhabi the front runner in combat sports by bringing us this incredible stage of

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Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship Medalists to Share US $800,000 in Cash Prizes

The world’s top athletes will return to Abu Dhabi for the 13th ADWPJJC, the largest event on the global Jiu Jitsu calendar, from November 14-19, at the Jiu Jitsu Arena. The registration rate reached 90% in the various categories of the championship An incredible US$800,000 worth of

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ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio saw the experienced and talented Black Belts in the Masters division take the five mats by storm. Since 10AM, hundreds of athletes gave all they had in each match in search of the gold medal. Well known names like ADWPJJC champion

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Abu Dhabi to host biggest global Jiu Jitsu events in November as World's best head home

Jiu-Jitsu World Championship to kick off month-long carnival at global home of the sport from 3-11 November The 13th edition of Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship follows from 14-19 November Abu Dhabi – 02 October 2021: Abu Dhabi will reinforce its status as the global home of jiu-jitsu in November with

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13th ADWPJJC: UAEJJF and AJP Call on Athletes From All Nationalities for Five Days of Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi

The world is coming to Abu Dhabi one more time. The 13th Edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship is scheduled November 15-19. In five days of competition at the Jiu Jitsu Arena the absolute elite of the sport will showcase their skills. The 5-day program includes

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Moscow: Stars Shine On and Off the Mats for a Perfect Jiu-Jitsu Sunday in Russia

The last time the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour landed in Russia, the temperature outside was -16oC. On this Sunday, September 12, 2021, things were much hotter both in and out the Sambo 70 venue. The second stop in the 2021/2022 ADGS season delivered all the thrills fans were

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ADGS Events in 2021 to count points in the 2020/2021 AJP Tour Ranking

The AJP informs that due to the special circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a change in the period of the AJP Tour Ranking was put in effect. Although the 2020/2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour Ranking was concluded with the recent ADGS Abu Dhabi, on April 2-3,

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ADWPJJC: Blue belts and Purple Belts Run the Show in Thrilling Thursday in Abu Dhabi

The ADWPJJC kicked off its 12th edition this Thursday, April 8. Hundreds of athletes showed up to compete at the Jiu Jitsu Arena, in Abu Dhabi. The first day of action was devoted to the adult blue belt and adult purple belt divisions. There was no shortage of thrills on

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Season Finale Becomes a Celebration of Jiu-Jitsu's Resilience as Black Belt Champions Put on a Show in Abu Dhabi

What a season it was! For both good and bad, the 2020/2021 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam will be one to be remembered for ages. The Covid-19 pandemic made every step of the journey 10 times more difficult. Only through the hard work and the dedication of

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Day 1 in Abu Dhabi Crowns Talented Purple Belts and Brown Belts From All Over the World

The show is back in town! After great anticipation, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam landed in the UAE on April 2nd for the final leg in the challenging but fulfilling 2020/2021 season. Over 200 athletes in the adult and masters divisions of the purple and brown belts competed this

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Big Names line up to Compete Safely in Abu Dhabi at the 2020/2021 Season Finale; Registration Deadline Updated to March 28

The 2020/2021 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour will come to an end on April 2-3, at the Jiu Jitsu Arena, in Abu Dhabi. The AJP is working tirelessly to provide a safe and healthy environment for all of those involved in the event. The ADGS Abu

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AJP Tour 2020/2021 season features events in Brazil, Ukraine, Australia and Russia in the coming weeks

The 2020/2021 season of the AJP tour is heating up again. The coming weeks will feature several events in several cities all over the world. The AJP is working diligently with its local organizers to offer athletes and fans events that are both highly competitive and safe for all.

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2020 ADWPJJC Scheduled for November 18-21; Final Month to Register for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Miami

The UAEJJF and the AJP announced on August 12 that new dates have been set for the 2020 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the 12th edition of the ADWPJJC was postponed due to the global COVID19 pandemic. The new dates for the 2020 ADWPJJC

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AJP invites Jiu-Jitsu community for another round of online rules course

The AJP is offering another round of the Online Jiu-Jitsu Rules Course – Level 1 for both athletes and practitioners. The Jiu-Jitsu Rules Course will be taught both in English and Portuguese. The AJP has gathered a world class team of instructors, including Master Julio Cesar Pereira, Oliver Geddes, Alvaro Bobadilla,

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Compete all over the world with the kick off for the 2020/2021 season of the AJP Tour

The AJP Tour is adding new events to the 2020/2021 season. The schedule already shows tournaments all over the world that will bring together thousands of Jiu-Jitsu athletes from all origins and skill levels. The season kicks off in Russia, on August 23 and then travels to Brazil for

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AJP Chairman announces strategy and timeline for return of competitions

The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), His Excellency Abdulmunan Al Hashemi, released a message of hope and optimism to all athletes, fans and officials. He shared the steps the AJP is taking to secure a return of Jiu-Jitsu competitions in a safe manner after the Covid19 pandemic.

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Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments Affected by Coronavirus

The worldwide Coronavirus outbreak, already declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an ongoing pandemic, has affected the jiu-jitsu community in many ways, just one week before the IBJJF Pan American Championships.  The tournament was scheduled to start on March 18 but has now been canceled with no news

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UAEJJF Postpones All Sport Activities and Events

With the global concern of the spread of COVID-19, a.k.a. “the Corona Virus”, the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) has released an official announcement that all sporting events and activities are to be postponed. Read their official release below: To support international efforts to limit the spread

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Abu Dhabi: black belt champions crowned in thrilling matches under new scoring system

The black belt division for men and the brown/black belt division for women were the highlights of Day 3 at the ADGS Tour in Abu Dhabi, this Saturday, January 18. For the first time competing under the new scoring system that turned penalties and advantages into points, some of

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Gabrieli Pessanha writes her name as first ever heavyweight Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats

The first ever heavyweight bracket of the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats was an action packed affair for fans on the stands at the Mubadala Arena and also those watching on TV and online all over the world on Friday, January 17. Starting at 5:00PM sharp, the ADQOM heavyweight