Organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) and sponsored by EDGE Group, the championship got underway at Mubadala Arena, with more than 2,000 male and female athletes from 90 countries participating, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for major jiu-jitsu events.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ahmed Fadel Al Muhairbi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, and Tareq Al Bahri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, as well as officials and representatives from participating clubs, academies and delegations.

The first day was dedicated to the Masters category, which saw a high level of competition. Brazilian athlete Bruno Borges of the Abu Dhabi Police team secured the gold medal in his category after an impressive performance.

The UAE finished first in the nations’ standings with 80,720 points, followed by Brazil in second with 55,800 points and Colombia in third with 36,100 points.

In the academies’ standings, the UAE’s Commando Group led with 79,800 points, followed by M.O.D - UAE in second with 36,120 points and Al Jazira Club in third with 14,900 points.

Al Bahri said the participation of more than 2,000 athletes from 90 countries reflects Abu Dhabi’s prominent position on the global jiu-jitsu map and the growing international confidence in AJP championships.

He added that the event is a key stop on the AJP calendar, providing a competitive environment that helps develop athletes’ technical skills while advancing organisational and technical standards and expanding participation across nationalities and age groups.

Borges expressed his happiness at winning the gold medal, noting that achieving the title in Abu Dhabi holds special significance given the high technical standard of AJP events and the participation of experienced athletes from around the world.

He added that the victory will motivate him to continue developing and to achieve further success with the Abu Dhabi Police team.

The championship runs until September 6 and features amateur, Masters, juniors, youth and professional categories as part of AJP’s current season calendar.