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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.
The return of professional Jiu Jitsu
The UKBJJA is proud to be have played a part in the return of professional Jiu Jitsu to TV in the form of Polaris 13 UK Grand Prix. Shown live on UFC Fightpass
Have your say on the UKBJJA Council
We are looking to appoint a number of skilled people to the UKBJJA Council, including Principal Council Officer, Equality & Diversity Officer & Committee, and Finance Committee
UKBJJA Statement on Racism in Sport
The UKBJJA is determined to build an inclusive and open community for our members and the sport as a whole. We are implementing a number of steps to eliminate racism and all forms of discrimination.
Corona Virus / Covid-19 guidance for BJJ practitioners
Official statement from the UKBJJA regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19, with updated guidance for individuals and clubs
Coronavirus Covid-19 UPDATE 16 MAY 2020
Dear UKBJJA members, Here follows our updated guidance regarding the Coronavirus / Covid-19...
Unstoppable Girl – the Podcast
In honour of International Women's Day 2020, we bring you the first ever Unstoppable Girl podcast....
UKBJJA Top Ranked Athlete 2019 Male Brown Belt Adult
Ben Robson Club: CF24 Jiu JitsuNickname (if you have one): SpudNotable achievements:UKBJJA...
BJJ: empowering women and hitting the mainstream!
The BBC has come to UKBJJA member club 222 Jiu Jitsu to film a piece on women's Jiu Jitsu. We...
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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