Baniyas maintains lead on Day 2 of Round 7 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club held first place after the second day of Round 7 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The day featured the Kids categories, with broad family turnout and closely contested matches.
Round 7 — Kids categories at Mubadala Arena
ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club remained top of the standings after Day 2 of Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena. Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club occupied second place, while M.O.D UAE sat third at the close of the day.
The second day of competition focused on the Kids divisions, with boys and girls from clubs and academies across the UAE taking to the mats. Parents and other family members provided a strong presence in the stands, contributing to a lively atmosphere as the young athletes gained competitive experience.
Matches in the younger categories were closely contested and offered a visible glimpse of the development work being done by clubs and academies. Organisers and coaches underlined the value of such events in building technique, confidence and match preparedness among emerging athletes.
The competitions were attended by Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; Abdulla Abdulalee Abdulla Al Humaidan, Secretary General of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; and Humaid Mohammed Al Ketbi, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, together with Federation officials and representatives of partners, sponsors, clubs and academies. Officials joined in presenting medals to the day’s winners.
Humaid Mohammed Al Ketbi said the strong turnout in the Kids categories demonstrated growing interest in jiu-jitsu and the effectiveness of clubs and academies in introducing young people to the sport. He emphasised that youth development is central to the Federation’s plans, noting that early competition provides valuable experience, improves skills and builds confidence. He added that such events teach discipline, commitment and respect, and that family support plays a key role in identifying and nurturing future national-team athletes.
A local parent, Mohammed Al Ketbi, whose son Rashid represents Dento Dojo, described how jiu-jitsu had helped his children. Rashid has been training for four months and will be joined by two brothers who are due to compete on Sunday; the family said the experience had encouraged greater discipline and commitment.
Round 7 takes on added significance as the championship approaches its final stage. The competition concludes on Sunday with the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories, when clubs and academies will seek to add points and consolidate their positions ahead of the final round.
Source: WAM