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We offer membership for individuals, instructors and academies. All memberships include £5m public and member to member liability insurance
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The UKBJJA offers members a programme of top quality development events, courses and ranking points for participating in affiliated competitions.
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR TREASURER AT UKBJJA
Apply here now [London. 7 July 2026] The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association is inviting new candidate applications for the elected Board Director role of Treasurer. The elected delegate will join the leadership of the UKBJJA to lead the organisation for a...
KING CHARLES PRESENTED BJJ WHITE BELT DURING REORG VISIT
His Majesty The King visited REORG to learn more about the charity’s work supporting serving military personnel, veterans, and emergency services personnel through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The UKBJJA's Armed Forces Councillor Shamus Kelly was in attendance. During the...
Former UKBJJA Northern Ireland Director Robert Cullinan Awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours
“Much more importantly, it's establishment recognition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a mainstream sport — no longer a niche activity.” A lifetime dedicated to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, community development, and the advancement of the sport has been recognised at the...
How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Boosting Mental Health in Veterans and First Responders: Insights from the REORG-60 programme
by Dr Benjamin Stacey, UKBJJAScientific Advisor Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety can manifest following acute or chronic exposure to life threatening or distressing events. PTSD in particular is a significant mental health concern for the...
NEW BOARD DIRECTORS & COUNCILLORS ELECTED AT UKBJJA EGM
[ London. 1 June 2026] Elections for new Board Directors and Councillors concluded at the recent Extraordinary General Meeting of the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association on Sunday 26 May 2026. Elections were conducted online via Election Buddy and were...
VOTING COMMENCES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATES FOR UKBJJA BOARD & COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Voting commences today for UKBJJA’s 2026 Board and Council Elections with the announcement of candidates.
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