Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals announced the start of the countdown to the start of the “Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu” Championship. At Mubadala Arena in the capital, Abu Dhabi, during the period from May 15 to 17, sponsored by Edge Group. Amid expectations of wide participation from elite male and female players from various countries of the world.
The tournament comes within the context of an integrated system through which the UAE has established itself as the world capital of jiu-jitsu. Thanks to the vision and support of the wise leadership, and the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals. This contributed to building a pioneering sports model based on spreading the game, expanding its base, and discovering talent. Creating champions and organizing world championships according to the highest professional standards.
Various competitions
The association announced the details of the tournament’s schedule, with the first day of the Masters 1, 2, 3 and 4 competitions being dedicated to those born in 1996, 1990, 1985 and 1980, respectively. Within the purple, brown and black belt categories for men, in addition to the masters category for women born in 1996.
The same day also witnesses competitions for amateurs born in 2008, 1996, 1990, 1985, 1980 and before for men and women. In addition to the categories of women born in 2008 and 1996 for the white and blue belts.
Regarding the official weighing procedures for the first day, the association explained that they will be held in two stages, the first on Thursday, May 14, from five to seven in the evening, and the second on Friday morning, May 15, from eight to nine.
The second day will be dedicated to the categories of buds, cubs, juniors and youth from 4 years old to under 18 years old, for boys and girls, in confirmation of the great interest that the UAE attaches to building a broad base of practitioners from a young age, within sustainable development programs that aim to prepare new generations of champions capable of competing globally.
The official weighing procedures for these categories will take place on the evening of May 15 from five to seven, and on the morning of May 16 from eight to nine.
The event concludes on its third day with competitions for professionals born in 2010 and before for the purple belt. Born in 2008 and earlier for brown and black belts for men and women. Weighing procedures will be held on May 16 from five to seven in the evening, then on the morning of May 17 from eight to nine.
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The tournament is of particular importance in the international rankings, as it awards the top-place winners 3,000 points in the Abu Dhabi Professional Jiu-Jitsu Association’s annual ranking. This makes it a major milestone in the careers of players seeking to strengthen their presence on the global stage.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam embodies a successful model for investing in sports as a tool for comprehensive development. Abu Dhabi was able to build an integrated jiu-jitsu system, combining hosting and organizing major tournaments. In a way that enhances its spread and enshrines its noble values based on discipline, respect and fair competition.
