Due to circumstances beyond our control, the next UKBJJA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Referee Course Scotland will now take place on 22 September 2019 (instead of 7 September as originally planned). The venue is Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility in Motherwell and tickets are now on sale on Eventbrite....
The 2nd UKBJJA Junior Development Day took place on 6 July 2019 at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. It was taught by Ffion Davies and Chris Jastrzebski, with help from Greg Creel, Omied Jalalian-Khakshourand Neil Williams. Nearly 100 junior athletes from across the country came to...
Jordan Kirk is the top ranked adult MALE PURPLE belt for 2018.He is the winner of £500 sponsorship to compete at the 2019 Europeans in Lisbon. Good luck Jordan! Name: Jordan KirkClub: Fightworx AcademyNotable achievements:British open – Gold; London warrior cup – Double Gold; Naga UK – Gold; Kleos...
Lee Simpson is the top ranked adult MALE BLACK belt for 2018. He is the winner of £500 sponsorship to compete at the 2019 Europeans in Lisbon. Good luck Lee! Name: Lee Simpson Club: Team SukataNotable achievements: Heavy weight and open weight British Open blackbelt champion, Dublin blackbelt Open...
Andzelika Glapiak is the top ranked adult female white belt for 2018. She is the winner of £500 sponsorship to compete at the 2019 Europeans in Lisbon. Good luck Andzelika! Name: Andzelika Glapiak Club: De Souza Dojo Notable achievements: English Open Nogi Champion 2018IBJJF medalistPolish Open Gi...
Sean Coates is the top ranked adult MALE BROWN belt for 2018. He is the winner of £500 sponsorship to compete at the 2019 Europeans in Lisbon. Good luck Sean! Name: Sean Coates Club: Gracie Barra NottinghamNotable achievements: 3 times world medallist. ADCC trials silver medalist. Abu Dhabi grand...
Emma Pursey is the top ranked adult female blue belt for 2018. She is the winner of £500 sponsorship to compete at the 2019 Europeans in Lisbon. Good luck Emma! Name: Emma Jayne PurseyClub: CF24 Jiu JitsuNickname: Yogi (not very original, but my coach called me Yogi in my very first class, and...
UKBJJA University BJJ League The UKBJJA is co-ordinating a university wide university league for all currents student and staff at UK universities. Individuals can compete for their institution at annual events and at the end of the year the university team topping the league will win a prize, as...