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

Latest News

Keep up to date with our latest news and announcements.

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Benefits include liability insurance for gyms, instructors and individuals, discounted courses, training and competition, UKBJJA ranking points and more!

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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

upcoming events:

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

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Inaugural Police BJJ Nationals

Inaugural Police BJJ Nationals

A Resounding Success for Team Police BJJ and the UKBJJA Emergency Services Committee. On Saturday, June 3rd, a ground-breaking event took place in the UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) community as TeamPolice BJJ hosted the first-ever national championships. This momentous...

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,...