Our Mission

We are the official National Governing Body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UK. 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.

Courses & Education

We offer our members discounts on a range of learning opportunities, including

  • referee courses
  • safeguarding training
  • first aid
  • coaching skills

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Join the UKBJJA

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!

TRAIN

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

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

UKBJJA holds its first Disability Jiu Jitsu event

UKBJJA holds its first Disability Jiu Jitsu event

As part of ongoing efforts to provide BJJ seminars that are accessible to everyone, the UKBJJA is holding its first Disability Jiu Jitsu training camp. The UKBJJA, the National Governing Body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is proud to present this tailored BJJ seminar,...

Statement regarding chambers website

Statement regarding chambers website

Please find below an official statement from the UKBJJA: The UKBJJA is aware of a recent statement published on a Chambers website. The UKBJJA considers this article to be both inaccurate and misleading. Accordingly, the UKBJJA has (a) made a formal complaint, to the...

Empire Grappling Joins the UKBJJA Ranked Competition Roster

Empire Grappling Joins the UKBJJA Ranked Competition Roster

Empire Grappling joins a host of other elite competitions and becomes a UKBJJA ranked event. As the UKBJJA remains committed to further growing Jiu-jitsu in the north, it welcomes Empire Grappling, the prestigious BJJ and Submission Grappling Organisation as an...

Excitement Grows Ahead of First UKBJJA Scottish Nationals

Excitement Grows Ahead of First UKBJJA Scottish Nationals

One of the largest UK BJJ competitions is launched, offering athletes a further opportunity to compete at an elite level in the UK. The first-ever UKBJJA Scottish National competition will take place in Lanarkshire this April. The county is no stranger to nurturing...