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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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ADGS Rio: Black Belt Champions Crowned After a Sunday Filled with Jiu-Jitsu in the Highest Level

Day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had it all. The Professional black belt division treated the crowd to a full day of intense action on the mats. It had comebacks, blowouts, all kinds of techniques, tons of submissions and awe-inspiring takedowns. Here’s how each weight class

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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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ADGS Rio: Purple Belts and Brown Belts Put on a Show on Opening Day in Brazil

Day 1 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio was a complete success. Hundreds of athletes stepped on the five mats set up at the Velodromo, in the Olympic Park, this Friday, October 22. Both the Professional and Masters division were filled with thrills from beginning to end. The highlight

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ADGS Rio: See Who's on the Run for the Black Belt Gold Medals in Brazil

ADGS Rio: see who’s on the run for the black belt gold medals in Brazil It’s fight week! The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio is scheduled October 22-24, at the Velodromo, in the Olympic Park. Over 700 athletes will fight to the end in search of the 3000

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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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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: Season Opener Crowns International Roster of Champions in a Day Filled With Jiu-Jitsu Greatness

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour is back! The 2021/2022 season kicked off this Sunday, in Florida. The ADGS Miami gathered hundreds of competitors from all over the world. All of them have the same sense of joy for being able to do what they love after such

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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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South America Continental Pro: Black belt stars put on a show in search of glory in Brazil

The first day of the AJP Tour South America Continental Pro was a resounding success this Saturday, June 5, 2021. With the event having reached the maximum capacity of athletes, the 8 fight areas set up in the Fip complex, in Brusque, Santa Catarina, were packed during the almost 12

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ADGS Miami: Registrations Open for First Event in the 2021/2022 World Tour

The AJP is proud to announce the opening of the registration period for the first of seven events in the 2021/2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour. Starting June 1st, professional and masters athletes in the purple belt, brown belt and black belt are able to sign up to

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Seven Cities, Unlimited Thrills: AJP Announces Dates for the 2021/2022 Season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour

The AJP has announced the dates for the new season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour. The series of events reaches its seventh edition in the 2021/2022 season. Launched in the 2015/2016 season, the ADGS has quickly become the number 1 destination for Jiu Jitsu’s top

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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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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour: Day of Triumph in Russia as Jiu-Jitsu Returns safely to Moscow for the Third Leg of the 2020/2021 ADGS Season

Jiu Jitsu is back in Russia. Through the work of hundreds of dedicated people, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour landed in Moscow this Sunday, March 14. Athletes from all over the world came to the Crocus City Hall to compete again, even in these difficult times. All athletes competing

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ADGS Moscow: AJP Enhances Safety Measures to Guarantee the Health of all Athletes and Officials

The Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro (AJP) is enhancing the safety measures for athletes and officials during the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Moscow, scheduled March 14, at the Crocus Complex. All of those attending the event will be required to present a negative test for Covid19 (Swab Test) done

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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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After Huge Success in Rio, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Lands in Moscow on February 7

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour is ready for the next stop. On February 7, the ADGS lands in Russia for the third stop in the 2020/2021 season. The ADGS Moscow will take over the Russian capital to once again gather the best competitors in the world. The early

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: First-Time Winners and Returning Champions Run the Show in the Black Belt Division at Day 2 in Brazil

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had all the ingredients Jiu Jitsu fans love. High level matches, thrills from beginning to end and top notch organization turned the ADGS Rio into the event to be in Brazil in 2020. This Sunday, December 6, was devoted to the

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Brown Belts and Purple Belts Put on a Show During Day 1 in Brazil

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour landed in Rio de Janeiro this Saturday, December 5, 2020. Day 1 of the ADGS Rio was devoted to adult and masters divisions in the purple belt and the brown belt. First on the mats, the brown belts gave a great showing that they

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Brackets Released for Two Days of Matches in Brazil; Great Matchups in the Black Belt Division

The AJP has released the brackets for all divisions of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio. The event is scheduled December 5-6, at the Arena Carioca 1. The schedule for the event puts purple belts and brown belts competing on Saturday, December 5. The black belt division for

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Gutemberg Pereira On Overcoming The Ego, and A Champion’s Mindset: AJP Tour Podcast Episode 6

Episode 6 is here! Will Safford welcomes ADGS champion and ADKOM contender Guttemberg Pereira for a candid talk on how to build a champion’s mindset and avoid the pitfalls a high level competitor faces on a daily basis. As Guttemberg gets ready to compete at the upcoming ADGS Rio,

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ADGS Rio Reaches Full Capacity; Big Names on the List to Compete in Exciting Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu

Once again, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio will be a great success. As expected, the AJP had to close the registration period early as the event reached the venue’s full capacity. Scheduled December 5-6, at the Arena Carioca 1, the ADGS Rio will gather the best competitors

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AJP Tour Podcast #5: Guthierry Barbosa joins Will Safford; talks about the tough road to Jiu Jitsu stardom

On the latest episode of the AJP Tour Podcast, Will Safford hosts Carlson Gracie Team’s black belt Guthierry Barbosa for a candid talk. The young talent goes on the hardships a Jiu Jitsu competitor faces on his way to success. Guthierry also talks us through his campaign at the

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ADGS Rio: final spots left to compete in Brazil. Register now!

Brazil really loves Jiu Jitsu! Although the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio de Janeiro is more than a month away, the event is already at 80% of capacity. The ADGS Rio is scheduled December 5-6, at the Arena Carioca 1. The final registration deadline is November 20, but it