UPDATED 26 MARCH 2021 This page lists the most recent restrictions and guidelines for practising BJJ in the UK. Please check back regularly. Clubs and gyms affected by the most recent restrictions should check whether they can claim any support funding – we have produced a guide to available...
UPDATE 9 January 2021: BALLOTS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT – If you think you are eligible to vote and have not received yours, please contact ceo @ ukbjja.org We are holding elections for the vacant position of Regional Director, Wales – to be voted on at a virtual EGM scheduled for January...
We are looking for a new Director to represent Wales on the Board of Directors of the UKBJJA. This is an elected position, with candidates voted on by UKBJJA member clubs at an EGM to be called on in January 2021 (date TBC). The successful candidate will hold the post for a four-year term. The...
UPDATE: The Scottish First Minister has just announced that indoor contact sport for over 12’s in Scotland will now NOT resume on 14 September, a new indicative date of 5th of October has been given. We will provide more news as soon as we can. Juniors under the age of 12 may continue to...
Sport England have received confirmation from the government that the upcoming ban in England on social gatherings larger than 6 people does NOT apply to gyms and organised sports that have appropriate Covid-19 mitigation measures in place....
We have some potential good news for grapplers in Scotland: on 20 August, the Scottish Government published a Phase 3 update on its “Route Map Through And Out Of The Crisis”. In summary: 31 August: indoor gyms may re-open. Juniors (<12 years) may resume full contact training....
I’m writing to you to give you an update on the situation regarding the return to full training for our sport. On 30 July, I was honoured to represent the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community at a meeting of the Combat Sports Panel, which comprised the UKBJJA, the other main Martial Arts Governing...
On 30 July, the government announced additional, local coronavirus/covid-19 restrictions. Clubs in these areas are advised that no indoor training should take place, until the government or local authority gives the go ahead. The affected areas are (list updated 31 July 2020): Greater Manchester:...
Dear UKBJJA members, On 9 July 2020, the UK Government published its latest update on the phased return to sport and recreation – which included the provision for indoor gyms to re-open under certain conditions on 25 July. The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) has been taking...
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 keep an eye on our social media...
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 Northern Ireland) have published...
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 about starting...