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Stay informed with the latest updates on upcoming jiu-jitsu events and get a recap of past competitions, seminars, and tournaments. Explore articles featuring event organizations and gain valuable insights into what goes into hosting and organizing world-class jiu-jitsu gatherings.

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Everything's Big for Kasai Pro 7 In Dallas TX

As the saying goes, “everything is bigger in Texas”. Well, NYC based grappling promotion Kasai took that to heart to bring in the big boys of grappling. Featuring an eight-man tournament to crown a Heavyweight champion in a round-robin style tournament the evening is sure to be bright with action.

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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

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AJP Announces New Scoring System for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour and the ADWPJJC

The AJP (Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professional Tour) has announced that a new scoring system will be adopted on Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour events starting on January 1st, 2020. The changes will also be valid for the 2020 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, scheduled April 11-18. The new scoring

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AJP TOUR: Final Week to Register for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Abu Dhabi; Groups Set for the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats Inaugural Heavyweight Bracket

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Abu Dhabi: Stars Line Up to Compete in the UAE as 2019/2020 Season Reaches Final Stages

The 2019/2020 season of the AJP Tour is gearing up to the final stretch with the first major stop scheduled January 16-18, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The fifth leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour takes over the Mubadala Arena with competitors of all ages testing their skills

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Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats: AJP Announces Six Names For Debut Event in the Heavyweight Division Scheduled for January 2020, in Abu Dhabi

The AJP has officially announced the names of the six competitors who will be part of the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats heavyweight debut event. The -95kg bracket is scheduled January 17, on day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Abu Dhabi. The roster includes both ADWPJJC champions

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour gears up for the final stretch of the 2019/2020 season with events in Abu Dhabi and London

After four incredible events in Moscow, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour is getting ready for the final two events of the 2019/2020 season. The next stop is scheduled January 16-18, in Abu Dhabi. Once again the state of the art Mubadala

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SJJIF World Championships Brought the Heat

Elite competitors from around the world had their opportunity to test their skills and represent their teams for a chance to win the gold medal. There was representation from all around the globe as athletes from Japan, Mexico, and Brazil all made their way to the Long Beach Convention Center

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Brackets For This Weekend's SJJIF World Championships Have Been Released

Long Beach CA – Men and Women, boys and girls from different corners of the world will all be gathering and representing their academies at this weekend’s Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Championships, taking place at the Long Beach Arena. Many of the athletes who have earned their rankings

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The Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Championships Puts International Talent Front and Center

The SJJIF (Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation) is a premier organization that hopes to revolutionize the sport of jiu-jitsu by introducing it to the Olympic stage.  Founded in 2012 by João Silva, Patricia Silva, Samuel Aschidamini, Edison Kagohara, and Cleiber Maia, the SJJIF aims to be much more than the traditional

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Black Belt Champions Awe the Crowd at Grand Finale of a Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

Brazil lives and breathes Jiu-Jitsu. The fifth edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro, this weekend of November 1-3, at the Arena Carioca 1, in Rio, was yet another opportunity for Brazilians to show their love for the sport. The final day of the 2019 ADGS Rio

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Abu Dhabi King of Mats: Saggioro, Bahiense, Sousa crowned as ADKOM champions in Rio

Brazil crowned three Abu Dhabi King of Mats this afternoon of Saturday, November 2nd, at the Arena Carioca 1. In three action-packed matches under a special set of rules that turned advantages and penalties into points, the crowd was treated to high-paced action all around. With impressive performances, Leonardo Saggioro

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Nearly Perfect! Luiza Monteiro Finishes Three Out of Four Opponents to Become the Lightweight Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats

Long live the Queen! Brazil’s Luiza Monteiro had a nearly perfect campaign this Friday, November 1st, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to become the first ever lightweight Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats. With ten years of experience as a black belt, Luiza imposed her game on much younger opponents

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Abu Dhabi King of Mats: Three Crowns on the Line as Champions Meet in Rio

The Abu Dhabi King of Mats is going to Brazil to crown three new champions in the lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions. The title matches are scheduled Saturday, November 2, at the Arena Carioca 1, during the weekend of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro. Here’s how

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Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats: Six of the Toughest Competitors in the World to Clash in Rio for the Inaugural ADQOM Lightweight Crown

The AJP Tour is proud to announce the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats. The inaugural event will bring together six of the toughest and most accomplished female competitors in the lightweight division (under 62kg). The ADQOM will kick off on Friday, November 1, as part of

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Brenda Larissa aiming higher in Brazil after gold medal performance in Los Angeles

The female 49kg brown/black belt division in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour has been dominated by the immensely talented Mayssa Bastos in recent years. She is the only athlete to have won it at the ADWPJJC since the division’s creation, in 2017. Bastos seemed to be unbeatable.

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2019 ADCC: Ryan Wins Double Gold; Galvão Beats Pena, Champions Crowned in Sunday of Epic Matches

Day 2 at the 2019 ADCC was one of those days people will talk about for years. Match after match, the crowd on the stands of the Anaheim Convention Center and also all over the world was amazed and surprised with the level of action performed by the absolute elite

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2019 ADCC: semifinals set after first day of thrilling action in Anaheim

Day 1 of the 2019 ADCC did not disappoint fans of high paced Jiu-Jitsu. As the best grapplers in the world gathered this Saturday, September 28, at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Orange County, California, fans on the stands and also watching all over the world braced for a full

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Jiu-Jitsu Magazine Launches New "Twisted 1s" Podcast at ADCC 2019 Event

In one of the largest stages in the grappling world, we are happy to announce that we are launching our new podcast! “The Twisted 1s” with American Top Team coach Malachy Friendman. The main focus on the podcast is to go beyond techniques and tackle the multiple personalities within our

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles: black belt division features thrilling matches, big upsets, triumphant returns and more during exciting Sunday of Ji

Once again, the black belt division was the highlight of the day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles, this Sunday, September 15. The skills bar was set up high for those willing to reach the top spot of the podium. At the end of the day, the black

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Abu Dhabi King of Mats: Gustavo Batista Tops the Middleweight Bracket After Intense Battles in Los Angeles

The middleweight division of the Abu Dhabi King of Mats has yet another belt contender. Brazil’s Gustavo Batista fought his way through a very tough bracket this Saturday, September 14, for a chance to compete for the ADKOM division belt. In five matches, Gustavo managed two submissions as he

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2019-2020 - Los Angeles Livestream

Los Angeles – The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Tour’s King of the Mats is taking place and going on NOW! Tune in to live-action at the Felix Events Center at Azusa Pacific University.   — Day 1: —   Mat 1:                                                            Mat 2: Mat 3: Mat 4: Mat 5:   — Day 2: —   Mat 1: Mat 2:

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles: Brackets Released; Black Belt Division to Feature Epic Matches

The brackets for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Los Angeles have been released on this Tuesday, September 10. The event is scheduled September 14-15, at the Azusa Pacific University. The adult male black belt division and the adult female brown/black belt division will both feature some of the

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Grapplefest 6 Provides High-Level Submissions En Masse

Liverpool England – GrappleFest has seen a quick rise as one of the best shows to come out of the UK, attracting some of the biggest names in submission grappling, including Craig Jones, Matheus Diniz, Gianni Grippo, Lachlan Giles, Gabriel Arges, Ffion Davies, and many more. Their submission-only ruleset favors the