Abu Dhabi: On the 9th and 10th of July, 2021, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) and Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) will host the AJP Tour Asia Continental Pro, which will see 700 athletes compete over two days in the Rashid Bin Hamdan Hall in Al Nasr Cultural and Sports Club in Dubai.
Top-ranked competitors from numerous Asian countries, including black and brown belt holders, have competed in the event. The Asia Continental Pro will provide participants with the opportunity to enhance their ranking, increase their fitness, and ensure their spot in the Grand Slam rounds and other major world tournaments.
Mubarak Al Menhali, Director of the UAEJJF’s Technical Department, said, “This strong cooperation between the Federation and Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro is creating a solid base for world-class championships, which contribute to strengthening the status of Abu Dhabi as a home for jiu-jitsu and a preferred destination for elite champions of this sport.”
These events, according to Al Menhali, are also in the interest of UAE players who want to fight against foreign quality and improve their technical abilities.
AJP Tour Operations Manager Rodrigo Valerio said, “The joint efforts between the UAEJJF and AJP Tour contribute towards achieving successes in the sport across the nation and position Abu Dhabi as the largest developer of jiu-jitsu in the world.”
The first day of the AJP Asia Tour event welcomes blue belt holders in the juvenile, adult, and masters categories, as well as No-Gi competitions for purple, brown, and black belts, which are limited to the adult male category only.
On day two, purple belt holders in the juvenile division will compete, as will purple, brown, and black belts in the adult and masters divisions. The AJP Asia Tour event winners receive 1,400 points, making it crucial for professionals.
