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About Us

UAE JJF
our passion
is our strength

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.

The Federation plays a leading role in supporting Jiu-Jitsu and contributing to building a strong generation of UAE athletes to excel at the local and international levels. The Federation’s role is to implement policies that develop the sport in collaboration with various government entities, educational institutions and other partners in order to advance the sport locally, regionally and globally.

Chairman’s message


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  • mission

  • Vision

  • Values

  • Strategic Goals

    The UAEJJF strives to:

  • Contribute to building a strong generation of athletes equipped with desire to maintain active, healthy lifestyles

  • Provision of a competitive environment and quality facilities to prepare athletes for international competition by following global best practices.

  • Grow the sport of jiu-jitsu along and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through activities conducted by the UAEJJF.

  • Achieve athletic excellence through the establishment of effective partnerships locally, regionally, and internationally.

  • Manage human, technological/technical, and financial resources effectively

Jiu jitsu
and its Philosophy

The roots of Jiu-Jitsu date back to the dawn of human civilization, and it has become phenomenally popular in the hearts and minds of the martial arts community. Its philosophy is based on two pillars: the first is the use of mental strengthto gain an advantage over opponents. This will help not only in resisting strikes, but also in avoiding hostile situations and ultimately overcoming them. The second pillar is the use of unarmed combat to improve fitness levels, flexibility, self-discipline, focus and composure. This discipline and focus also helps in setting and achieving targets.

History and Origins

Jiu-Jitsu shares some common roots with other martial arts. India is the birthplace of the sport, and Buddhist monks developed and refined its features. They focused on balance and strength to limit the use of weapons that were used at the time.

It then found its way to China and Japan where it attracted a lot of attention, participation and popularity. Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques are known as "The Gentle Way," and are based on the core values of loyalty, justice, morality, serenity, humility, honor, self-confidence and respect.

It then found its way to China and Japan where it attracted a lot of attention, participation and popularity. Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques are known as "The Gentle Way," and are based on the core values of loyalty, justice, morality, serenity, humility, honor, self-confidence and respect.

Despite the emergence of various martial arts like Aikido, Karate and Judo, Jiu-Jitsu retained the true spirit and values of the original art.

In 1915, a Japanese fighter named Mitsuyo Maeda gave Jiu-Jitsu demonstrations and exhibition fights that quickly popularized the sport in Brazil. He settled in Belém and helped new Japanese immigrants to settle in the community while also teaching Jiu-Jitsu. One of his best students was a teenager called Carlos Gracie - the son of Gastão Gracie, who was a business partner of the American Circus in Belém.

Carlos Gracie soon became renowned for his skill, defeating opponents who were physically stronger than him. In 1925 he opened the Gracie Jujitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro, the first academy of its kind, and helped to spread Maeda’s philosophy.

Between 1940-2004, the Gracie family won many tournaments against physically superior fighters. For the Gracies, Jiu-Jitsu was more than just a martial art; it was a way of life. They refined the techniques of Jiu-Jitsu into a national sport that became known as ‘Brazilian-Jiu Jitsu’ and is practiced by martial artists all over the world.

  • Jiu Jitsu in UAE
  • Benefits
  • Belt System
  • Rules and regulations
  • Rules Of Conduct Athlete And
    Administrative Punishments

Jiu Jitsu in UAE

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society...

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  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society.

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Benefits

  • Jiu-Jitsu is a sport of the mind, body and soul. It has great benefits for the individual and the wider community

    Physical benefits

    • Promotes greater strength, flexibility, agility and stamina

    • Promotes weight loss

    • Reduces cholesterol and builds a stronger heart

    • Greater control of muscular and cardio-vascular health

    • Learning techniques in a structured environment

    • Improved blood circulation and reduced blood pressure

    • Builds a stronger immune system

    • Better balance, posture and graceful movements

    • Greater speed of mind-to-body coordination

    • Helps build more stable sleep patterns

  • Mental and Emotional Benefits

    • Builds self-confidence and self-esteem

    • Teaches patience and composure

    • Improves discipline and self-control

    • Better ability to multi-task

    • Enhances the ability to maintain concentration for long periods

    • Promotes willpower, perseverance, hard work and commitment

    • dignity and being humble

    • Promotes a motivational and upbeat spirit even after setbacks

    • A higher level of overall happiness

      • Social Benefits

    • Builds self-confidence and self-esteem

    • Teaches patience and composure

    • Improves discipline and self-control

    • Better ability to multi-task

    • Enhances the ability to maintain concentration for long periods

    • Promotes willpower, perseverance, hard work and commitment

    • dignity and being humble

    • Promotes a motivational and upbeat spirit even after setbacks

    • A higher level of overall happiness

Belt System

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society...

    Read Full

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society.

    Read Full

Rules and regulations

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society...

    Read Full

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society.

    Read Full

Rules Of Conduct Athlete And Administrative Punishments

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society...

    Read Full

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Championing Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated his commitment to making the UAE a center for Jiu-Jitsu by designating it as the UAE’s national sport. This strengthens the philosophy of “healthy mind, healthy body” which aims to make Abu Dhabi a health-conscious society.

    Read Full

technical
our passion
is our strength

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.

The Federation plays a leading role in supporting Jiu-Jitsu and contributing to building a strong generation of UAE athletes to excel at the local and international levels. The Federation’s role is to implement policies that develop the sport in collaboration with various government entities, educational institutions and other partners in order to advance the sport locally, regionally and globally.

    • Abu Dhabi
      Sports TV

    • Abu Dhabi
      National Oil Company

    • Ministry Of Interior

    • Abu Dhabi
      Sports TV

  • Supporting Partner

    • Abu Dhabi
      National Oil Company

    • Ministry Of Interior

  • Gold Partners

    • The Department of Culture
      and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

    • Dolphin Energy

    • Dolphin Energy

    • Emirates Global Aluminium

    • Abu Dhabi Autonomous
      Systems Investments

  • Silver Partner

    • United Al Saqer Group L.L.C

  • Official Newspaper

    • Al- Ittihad Newspaper