UKBJJA COACHING COURSE CANCELLED
Regrettably, due to ongoing Covid-19 Coronavirus restrictions, we have had to cancel our Level 1 Coaching Course on 5 July at UEL Sports Dock. Full refunds will be given. We hope to reschedule for later in the year along with more courses around the country. Please...
UKBJJA Statement on Racism in Sport
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is a welcoming and inclusive one. Prejudice and discrimination are not welcome and will never be tolerated. The events of the last few weeks have shocked and touched us all and the UKBJJA has used this time to reflect, listen and...
UKBJJA Chairman’s Statement regarding Elite Sport Return to Training
The UKBJJA is formally inviting Academies to apply for “Elite academy status”, which will grant them the opportunity to open for limited training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from 1st June 2020, with no more than 10 athletes and 5 coaches in their program. In order to be...
Coronavirus Covid-19 UPDATE 16 MAY 2020
Dear UKBJJA members, Here follows our updated guidance regarding the Coronavirus / Covid-19 Pandemic. On 12 May, the Government published its Covid-19 Recovery Strategy and announced a limited review of lockdown measures. The devolved regions (Scotland, Wales and...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu elite athletes lead the way in returning to training post COVID-19
Elite athletes returned to training today in full alignment with government guidelines and the framework provided by the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) with a one-hour training session for four athletes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is the first...
Announcing new resource to support BJJ clubs during Covid-19 lockdown
The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association, in collaboration with Rescue Global and Kernow BJJ is proud to announce the launch of BJJ Viral Support Network (BJJVSN). This new website is designed to offer support and resources to help clubs survive the...
Unstoppable Girl – the Podcast
In honour of International Women's Day 2020, we bring you the first ever Unstoppable Girl podcast. Brought to you by UKBJJA Women's Committee members, Gemma Kane, Jolie Boyle and Chloe Moore, this first episodes busts some myths about BJJ. If you are just thinking...
UKBJJA Top Ranked Athlete 2019 Male Brown Belt Adult
Ben Robson Club: CF24 Jiu JitsuNickname (if you have one): SpudNotable achievements:UKBJJA international Open weight champion, 5x British Champion English Open Champion, Grapple fest, Polaris VeteranFavourite move: Rear Naked ChokeSporting heroes: Lucas Lepri &...
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 already know how much BJJ can help with confidence, skill and empowerment, but it's great to see major news media covering the sport. Well done to everyone! Watch the report...
UKBJJA Top Ranked Athlete 2019 Female White Belt Junior
Liberty Jones Name: Liberty JonesClub: Equipe TCA (The Combat Academy) HerefordNickname (if you have one): LibsNotable achievements: Junior World Silver 2019Junior European Silver 2019 European Bronze - Lisbon 2020. British NoGi Gold 2019 Favourite move: Footlock...