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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!
Join the UKBJJA
We offer membership for individuals, instructors and academies. All memberships include £5m public and member to member liability insurance
Compete
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
UKBJJA working with UK Anti Doping to ensure clean, safe Jiu Jitsu
The UKBJJA is pleased to announce that it is working with UK Anti Doping (UKAD) to introduce a programme of anti-doping testing and education for all BJJ athletes in the UK.
Starting with the UKBJJA International Open Tournament, which takes place at the National Indoor Athletics Centre in Cardiff on 6 October 2019
UKBJJA RAISing MONEY FOR TY HAFAN
We are delighted to announce that this year’s nominated charity for the UKBJJA International Open Tournament is Tŷ Hafan, a leading Welsh children’s charity. All spectator ticket fees will go to the charity
“LET’S TAKE IT TO THE MAT” - CARDIFF MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT CHALLENGES WELSH BUSINESSES
UKBJJA in the hunt for Welsh sponsors for the 2019 Cardiff International Open Tournament
World champ ffion davies coaches 2nd UKBJJA Junior development day
On Saturday 6 July 2019, the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff played host to the second UKBJJA Junior Development Day.
This free event brought 100 young athletes from across the UK together to train and learn.
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upcoming events
The UKBJJA offers a programme of top quality tournaments and discounted courses for members.
First Aid for BJJ – one day certified course
25 January @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmBJJ Referee Assessment – Level 2 (practical) – Scotland
8 February @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmBJJ Referee Course – Level 3 (introduction) – Scotland
9 February @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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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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