Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns this November and you can register now

The UAE’s biggest jiu-jitsu event is back - and it’s set to be bigger than ever.

Registration is now open for the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC), taking place this November at Mubadala Arena in the capital.

The annual championship is one of the most prestigious events on the international jiu-jitsu calendar, drawing thousands of elite male and female athletes from across the globe – and this year is expected to break records, with more than 10,000 competitors anticipated.

Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the event showcases Abu Dhabi’s continued rise as a global hub for combat sports. Speaking on the announcement, His Excellency Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said:“We anticipate that this edition will draw over 10,000 athletes from around the world, a record figure that is indicative of the championship’s international prominence and leadership.”

What to Expect

The action will unfold in phases across several categories:

• Abu Dhabi World Amateurs – featuring white and blue belt athletes

• Para-Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments – open to all belt divisions

• Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival – exclusively for kids and juniors (white belts only)

• Abu Dhabi World Youth Championship – for competitors with grey, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple belts

• Abu Dhabi World Masters – for elite purple, brown, and black belt Masters

• Abu Dhabi World Professional – the grand finale with final matches in the top purple, brown, and black belt divisions

  
  

From emerging amateurs to global champions, this year’s tournament will highlight every level of the sport — with the opening ceremony scheduled on the first day of the Youth Championship.

Athletes interested in competing can register now and stay updated via the official website: www.uaejjf.com