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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
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The UKBJJA offers a programme of top quality tournaments and discounted courses for members.
Corona Virus / Covid-19 guidance for BJJ practitioners
Official statement from the UKBJJA regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19, with updated guidance for individuals and clubs
Welsh superstar Ffion Davies leads UK medal charge at IBJJF Euros 2020
Welsh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu phenomenon Ffion Davies has secured a double gold at the 2020 IBJJF European Championships, winning her division and the open weight finals. She has the distinction of being one of the lightest ever winners of the open weight division…
UKBJJA TOP RANKED ATHLETES 2019
THESE ARE THE UKBJJA TOP RANKED ATHLETES FOR 2019
Congratulations to all of the winners who fought so hard throughout the year. The winners of the Adult categories each win £500 sponsorship towards competing at the Euros or other high-profile international competitions…
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…
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...
UKBJJA Top Ranked Athlete 2019 Female White Belt Junior
Liberty Jones Name: Liberty JonesClub: Equipe TCA (The Combat Academy) HerefordNickname (if you...
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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