The second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025, which featured No-Gi competitions, has concluded at Al Nasr Club in Dubai. The event attracted a large audience and showcased outstanding performances by athletes across multiple categories.
Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club took the top spot, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club and MOD Academy, who placed second and third respectively. The championship continues to reaffirm its status as a premier sporting platform, attracting top athletes and emerging talent from across the country.
The competitions were attended by His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Suhail Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports; His Excellency Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Fareed Al Qaiwani, Executive Director of Al Nasr Sports Games Company; Humaid Hassan Al Shamsi, Chairman of Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club; and a number of federation officials, sponsors and partners.
His Excellency Yousef Abdullah Al-Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: "The second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship dedicated to No-Gi competition offers a valuable experience for young talents, allowing them to think quickly and apply precise techniques that enhance their technical and physical abilities. This helps them to improve their performance and sharpen their skills.
"This championship serves as an important platform for athletes across different age groups to test their abilities, build confidence and develop a strong competitive mindset. It also reinforces core sporting values such as discipline, commitment and respect, while preparing them for challenges in their athletic careers.
Abdullah Al Zaabi, Head of the Events and Activities Section at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship highlights the role of sports in strengthening social ties and promoting positive values across generations. It brings athletes and their families together in an environment that embodies the core values of jiu-jitsu. The championship also provides the community with a greater understanding of the sport's physical and mental benefits, inspiring more young people to get involved.”
Zayed Al Qubaisi, a blue belt athlete from Baniyas Club who won gold in the 46kg under-18 category, said: "Winning gold in this championship is a proud moment for me and the result of the hard work and continuous training I put in with my team. The federation’s competitions offer valuable opportunities to refine our skills and develop our fighting styles in a highly competitive setting. They also allow us to compete against top athletes, helping us assess our performance, and progress towards our goals, both locally and internationally."
Rashid Mohammed Al Shehhi, a brown belt athlete from Al Ain Club, who won gold in the 56kg adult category, said: "In jiu-jitsu, true competitors are those who strive for continuous improvement. The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is a key platform for developing champions and advancing the sport’s professional standards. The high level of competition in the adult category demonstrates the championship’s elite status, as winning requires more than just fighting skills, it demands a complete strategy, tactical intelligence, physical discipline, and mental focus. Winning gold today motivates me to continue striving for success at both local and international levels."
