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...
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,...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
UPDATED 19 JULY 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....
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...
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...
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...
Today the Prime Minister announced a tightening of restrictions to limit the spread of Covid-19 and new guidelines have been published on the government website (LINK 1, LINK 2). As BJJ is not a team sport, the restrictions on indoor team sports do not apply to us. However, the published guidance...