with Owen Jones and Taylor Pearman Sunday 1 February 2026, 11am to 1pm Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, South Wales The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association invites children and youths practising Brazilian jiu jitsu (6- 14yrs) to a NOGI development camp with Polaris athletes Owen Jones and...
The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association has announced its end-of-year 2025 Athlete Rankings for all adult and masters’ categories, with rankings for U18s divisions to follow. For top-ranking adult category athletes at each belt level (male and female), the UKBJJA has offered the prize...
PLUS SUMMARY OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 2025 UKBJJA Board and Council Elections concluded at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting with the announcement of the association’s new officials for the next four years (pending vetting), with Lauren Brown taking the helm as Chair. See election...
Sign petition: Petition · Full Size Brackets for Women at ADCC – United Kingdom · Change.org The board of UKBJJA gives its support to instructor Injana Goodman’s petition calling on ADCC to offer equal opportunities for women to participate in ADCC Worlds 2026. The petition calls for...
Voting commences today for the 2025 Board and Council Elections of the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association, following announcement of the candidates that will be going head to head. See candidate information below. All member clubs are eligible to vote and will receive an email today...
The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) has partnered with British brand Combat Sports Hygiene (CSH) as an official hygiene partner. The UKBJJA is the official, recognised National Governing Body for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UK. The annual licensing partnership sees its...
The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association formally invites members to apply for positions on its Board of Directors and Council, ahead of its elections in October. The election will see new voluntary representatives take the helm of the UKBJJA to lead the organisation through its next...
The UKBJJA congratulates the outgoing Board for their outstanding contribution to Brazilian jiu jitsu ahead of the 2025 Board and Council Elections. Since its formation in 2013, the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) has reached significant milestones, most notably becoming...
2025 Annual General Meeting called for 26 October The United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association has announced its Board and Council Elections which will open to candidate applications in early August, when members will be invited to apply. Qualifying candidates will be named in early October,...
The UKBJJA names Izzy Carnwath MCIPR as Interim CEO. With over 14 years in combat sports leadership, she brings experience in governance, media, and athlete welfare. The UKBJJA has officially appointed Izzy Carnwath as Interim CEO, bringing over 14 years of experience in combat sports governance,...
Join us for the International Women’s Day BJJ Event, celebrating women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Royal Jiu Jitsu, 293b Harborne Lane, Birmingham, B17 0NT Join UKBJJA for an exclusive International Women’s Day 2025 Brazilian...
Nisar Shaikh’s Elite BJJ Training Prepares UK Teens for European Success Fresh off his well-deserved recognition as Male Sports Coach of the Year by the Muslim Sports Council, Nisar Shaikh brought his expertise and passion to the UKBJJA Junior Development Camp in Berkshire. Leading an inspiring...