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by Mike Williams | 24 January, 2022 | Uncategorized

UKBJJA Appoints Two New Independent Directors

UKBJJA, the official National Governing Body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UK has appointed two new Independent Directors to its Board.   David Hart is a performance lead in elite sport, currently employed by the English Institute of Sport as Head of Performance Support for British...

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Scotland – training restrictions return 26 December 2021

by Mike Williams | 21 December, 2021 | COVID-19, SCOTLAND

Scotland – training restrictions return 26 December 2021

Following this afternoons announcement by the First Minister we regret to announce that from Boxing day indoor contact training will have to stop for up to 3 weeks. Non contact training e.g dummy classes & conditioning classes can still take place but gyms must ensure that 1m social distancing...

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Welsh BJJ club first to secure funding via Sports Council Grant

by Mike Williams | 1 December, 2021 | PRESS RELEASES, WALES

Welsh BJJ club first to secure funding via Sports Council Grant

Valley Academy BJJ, based in Swansea have become the first UKBJJA member club to successfully apply for Sports Council funding since the UKBJJA’s recognition as the official National Governing Body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UK. Valley Academy BJJ owners Ash Davies (Brown Belt) and Doug Steele...

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Sports Council Recognition – Statement from our Chair

by Mike Williams | 24 September, 2021 | ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

Sports Council Recognition – Statement from our Chair

24th September 2021.  I’m delighted to announce that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is now recognised by the Sports Councils of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the UKBJJA is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport across the UK.  The process of recognition for the sport has...

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UKBJJA Elections 2021 Official Candidate List

by Mike Williams | 23 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA Elections 2021 Official Candidate List

At the UKBJJA Annual General Meeting scheduled for 23 October 2021, we will be electing new members to our Board of Directors and Council, in accordance with our Constitution and Sport England Code of Sports Governance. In addition to new Board members, we will also be electing a new Chair,...

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UKBJJA Board & Council Elections 2021 – Call for nominations​​

by Mike Williams | 8 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA Board & Council Elections 2021 – Call for nominations​​

Could you lead the UKBJJA as it moves into the next stage of growth? We are holding elections for the Board of Directors and the UKBJJA Council. Positions that are up for election include: For the Board of Directors: Chairman Secretary Treasurer Regional Director – England Regional Director –...

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NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UKBJJA

by Mike Williams | 7 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, EVENTS, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UKBJJA

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Date: 23 October 2021 This will be a virtual meeting held on Zoom Free to attend for all UKBJJA members AGENDA: Previous AGM minutes Chairman’s Update CEO’s Update ELECTION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION TO UKBJJA COUNCIL Other business TBA For any questions, please...

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RETURNING TO THE MATS – Stage 4 easing of restrictions in England

by Mike Williams | 13 July, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND

RETURNING TO THE MATS – Stage 4 easing of restrictions in England

Today we attended a very positive meeting with the Sport England Return to Play team. Following the meeting (and subject to confirmation by DCMS later this week), we are very pleased to announce that all current restrictions on BJJ (and sports in general) will be lifted on 19 July. This means that...

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RETURNING TO THE MATS – Stage 4 easing of restrictions in England

by Mike Williams | 13 July, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, PRESS RELEASES

RETURNING TO THE MATS – Stage 4 easing of restrictions in England

Today we attended a very positive meeting with the Sport England Return to Play team. Following the meeting (and subject to confirmation by DCMS later this week), we are very pleased to announce that all current restrictions on BJJ (and sports in general) will be lifted on 19 July. This means that...

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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE SUMMARY

by Mike Williams | 26 March, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE SUMMARY

UPDATED 26 DECEMBER 2021 This page lists the most recent guidelines for practising BJJ in the UK. Please check back regularly. Clubs and gyms affected by coronavirus restrictions should check whether they can claim any support funding – we have produced a guide to available support HERE....

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UKBJJA publishes study into effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the BJJ community

by Mike Williams | 22 January, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA publishes study into effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the BJJ community

On 18 January 2021, the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association published results of a study into the effects of Covid-19 restrictions on BJJ athletes. Authored by UKBJJA Chairman Richard Martin, the study is the culmination of an extensive community survey alongside in-depth data gathering...

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UKBJJA elects new Welsh Director

by Mike Williams | 19 January, 2021 | ELECTIONS, PRESS RELEASES, WALES

UKBJJA elects new Welsh Director

The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association elected a new Regional Director, Wales at an EGM held on Zoom on Sunday 17 January 2021. Following a tally of all eligible votes submitted electronically and additional votes registered via a show of hands at the EGM, the winning candidate was Mr...

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