Abu Dhabi hosts 18th World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has commenced at the Mubadala Arena. The event, held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, features more than 10,000 athletes representing 130 countries. The championship is scheduled to run until November 21, with opening day competitions focusing on amateur male and female athletes in the adult and masters blue belt divisions.

In a related development within the sport, jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie has taken an equity stake in UJITSU, a UAE-founded technology company. Gracie, a two-time ADCC world champion, has joined the platform as a global ambassador and strategic partner. The partnership was formalized during a seminar and signing ceremony on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, aimed at supporting the international growth of the digital platform for jiu-jitsu practitioners.