Baniyas leads Jiu-Jitsu Championship after fifth round in Abu Dhabi

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club maintained its top position at the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship following the fifth round in Abu Dhabi. The Gi division's kids' competition saw robust participation from various UAE clubs and academies, with M.O.D UAE and Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club securing second and third places, respectively.

The championship served as a platform to promote jiu-jitsu, expand participation, identify young talent, and support athlete development. Young athletes showcased promising technical skills, reflecting the progress of youth programs across the UAE. The event underscored jiu-jitsu's benefits in building confidence, discipline, and resilience, while providing valuable competitive experience.

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The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is one of the main pillars of the sport’s development, providing a competitive environment where young athletes can gain experience and continue their development within a structured technical and organisational framework.

High family attendance was a notable feature, emphasizing the crucial role parents play in supporting young athletes. Officials, including Sheikh Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, were present. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, highlighted the federation's dedication to nurturing young talent. He stated that dedicating a day to the kids' division demonstrates a long-term commitment to promoting jiu-jitsu as a sport that fosters character, discipline, and self-confidence from an early age. Al Dhaheri added that the championship is a key pillar for the sport's development, offering a competitive environment for athletes to gain experience within a structured framework.

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The strong participation from clubs and academ