The sixth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, dedicated to Gi competitions, is set to take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from 12 to 14 September 2025.
Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the event will see strong participation from top male and female athletes representing leading clubs and academies across the country.
The schedule includes competitions for youth, adults, and masters on day one; under-14 and under-16 categories on day two; and children and under-12 categories on the final day.
With the championship moving into its final stages, excitement is building as clubs and athletes compete to secure crucial points in the overall standings. The title, carrying a total prize pool of AED3 million, is now within closer reach.
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said, “The sixth round is an important milestone in the championship’s journey, bringing us closer to decisive moments where every point becomes crucial in determining the champion.
“The championship not only is about sporting competition but also embodies its wider social mission by instilling values of discipline, respect for opponents, perseverance and self-confidence among young people, while strengthening family engagement and reinforcing jiu-jitsu’s presence as a pillar of the UAE’s sporting and community landscape.”
Previous rounds have delivered thrilling contests. In the fourth round (Gi), Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured first place, followed by Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third. In the fifth round (No-Gi), Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club took the top spot, M.O.D UAE finished second, and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club once again placed third.
(Inputs from WAM)
