Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro orchestrates nine championships across three continents in remarkable three-day spectacle
The organisation demonstrates its formidable operational prowess by coordinating simultaneous international championships spanning eight countries and three continents, further cementing Abu Dhabi's preeminent position as the global capital of jiu-jitsu.
Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro continues to establish itself as an extraordinary force in global sporting governance through an ambitious and unprecedented calendar of nine major international and national championships unfolding across just three days. This remarkable undertaking encompasses eight countries distributed across three continents, exemplifying the organisation’s exceptional coordination capabilities and the international confidence it has cultivated.
The championship cascade commences in Shanghai, where the School of Sports and Health at East China University will host two significant competitions. The Shanghai International Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 takes place on October 16, featuring competitors across children, juveniles, youth, amateur, professional, and masters categories. This is followed by the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Shanghai 2026–2027 on October 17 and 18, which represents the pinnacle of the weekend’s sporting calendar, awarding 2,000 ranking points to first-place winners.
Simultaneously, Doha’s Aspire Ladies Sports Hall will host the Qatar National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 on October 16, allocating 1,000 ranking points to champions alongside additional recognition for leading academies.
October 17 witnesses an extraordinary concentration of competitive activity, with four championships occurring in parallel. The Spain National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 unfolds in Tarragona, whilst Istanbul hosts the Turkey National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026. The Netherlands National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 progresses simultaneously, and Brazil presents the Macapá International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, each awarding substantial ranking points to victorious competitors.
Within Russia, Yekaterinburg hosts the Ural Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, whilst Moscow presents the Moscow Jiu-Jitsu Festival 2026, dedicated to emerging talent holding white and blue belt classifications.
Mohammed Zayd, Operations Director at Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, articulated that this extraordinary coordination reflects the organisation’s comprehensive championship management system and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s established position as the preeminent global centre for jiu-jitsu development. The annual calendar encompasses approximately 280 championships across multiple continents, providing a sustainable platform for identifying emerging talent and cultivating future champions through a unified global ranking framework.
This expansive vision represents a strategic commitment to elevating technical standards, expanding participation internationally, and establishing Abu Dhabi as an integrated professional hub for the sport’s advancement and international development.
Source: WAM