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UKBJJA ranked events run across the country. £30,000 prize fund for top ranked athletes!
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UKBJJA is a non-profit organisation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of BJJ as a performance based martial art and to promote and encourage wider participation in all areas of the sport.
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What we do

The UKBJJA is democratic, non profit and represents the UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. See some of the projects we are working on.
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There has never been a better time to get involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Follow the links below and start your journey!

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We offer membership for individuals, instructors and academies. All memberships include £5m public and member to member liability insurance

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Check out our ranked events. £8000 annual prize fund for top ranked athletes. All UKBJJA ranked events meet the highest standards.

NEW! UKBJJA INTERNATIONAL OPEN competition with £20k prize fund!

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With over 300 clubs nationwide, there is sure to be one local to you. Click here to view our interactive club finder

Poland's Adam Wardzinksi on his way to gold at the UKBJJA International Open 2018

UKBJJA Praised in Scottish Parliament

A motion lodged in the Scottish Parliament by Clare Adamson MSP has praised the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) for the 1st International Open Tournament held on 16 December 2018.

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FFion DAVIES - WORLD NO-GI CHAMPION!

Welsh athlete Ffion Eira Davies has made it a double world championship year by winning the World IBJJF No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Championship on December 16, 2018 in Anaheim, California

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Scots take on some of world's best BJJers

On 16 December 2018, Motherwell in Scotland hosted some of the world’s best BJJ competitors at the 1st UKBJJA International Open Tournament.

The event raised £882 for Cash for Kids Mission Christmas

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ABOUT THE UKBJJA...

The UKBJJA is a not-for profit organisation which aims to provide a governance structure for the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, that promotes and develops the sport while allowing individual clubs and practitioners the space and freedom to practice the martial art in the way they enjoy .

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The UKBJJA offers a programme of top quality tournaments and discounted courses for members.

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What is BJJ?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a performance based martial art and combat sport that was developed in Brazil in the 20th century . With roots in Judo and Japanese Jiu Jitsu it has been developed and refined into a unique grappling art.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is suitable for all ages, men and women, boys and girls. Whether you want to get fit, learn self defence or compete, jiu jitsu is for everyone. With a network of over 300 member clubs across the country, there has never been a better time to train BJJ.

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Benefits include liability insurance for clubs and individuals, discounted instructor insurance, national athlete rankings & prize fund, discounted entry to UKBJJA events, training in first aid, safeguarding, refereeing, DBS checks and more...