International Jiu-Jitsu Championship gets underway in Dubai

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The competition will attract around 1,400 competitors from various clubs and academies

 

The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to commence at Shabab Al Ahli, Dubai on Friday, 30 August the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation announced.

The competition, which will run until Sunday, 1 September will attract around 1,400 male and female competitors from various clubs and academies worldwide.

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The three-day event will kick off with competitions for kids on the first day, followed by youth and masters on the second day, with amateurs and professionals competing on the final day.

Uae jiu-jitsu federation in dubai

The championship draws elite athletes from across the globe, as it awards 600 ranking points to the first-place winner in each category.

This will enhance their chances of participating in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and qualifying for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Awards at the end of the season.

 

For further information, visit AJP Tour

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