The UKBJJA are happy to announce some of the good work we are doing with Kids and Junior Jiu Jitsu in the UK in 2016.

– Top UKBJJA ranked child at each belt will get FREE entry to UKBJJA ranked events in 2016

– Top UKBJJA Junior athlete 2015 will get £300 towards any UKBJJA approved competitions in 2016 (including IBJJF Kids Pan American Championships)

– Prizes for top boys and girls over and under 40kg at regional leagues thanks to our sponsors

– University League to develop teens and young adults’ BJJ throughout the UK

– Schools development strategy

– Kids and Youths Strength & Conditioning and nutrition programmes by industry professionals

– Expansion of Juvenile divisions within regional leagues

– Letters of recommendation for regional sports awards

– Junior Development Commission including individuals such Greg Creel, Warren Berry, Vikki Todd and Neil Williams

– Child protection policies developed by James McIntyre