UKBJJA NEWS
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ENGLAND – GUIDANCE ON INDOOR GATHERINGS 9 SEPTEMBER 2020
Sport England have received confirmation from the government that the upcoming ban in England on social gatherings larger than 6 people does NOT apply to gyms and organised sports that have appropriate Covid-19 mitigation measures in place....
Jude Samuel
Jude Samuel is currently the European Head of Talent Relations for Bellator MMA and 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu, earning his BJJ Black Belt in 2005 from Mauricio Gomes along with Prof Marc Walder and Prof Rick Young. As Principal Council Officer, Jude...
SCOTLAND – RETURN TO SPORT UPDATED GUIDANCE 20 AUGUST 2020
We have some potential good news for grapplers in Scotland: on 20 August, the Scottish Government published a Phase 3 update on its "Route Map Through And Out Of The Crisis". In summary: 31 August: indoor gyms may re-open. Juniors (<12 years) may resume full...
A message from the Chairman regarding return to training
I’m writing to you to give you an update on the situation regarding the return to full training for our sport. On 30 July, I was honoured to represent the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community at a meeting of the Combat Sports Panel, which comprised the UKBJJA, the other main...
Covid-19 Local Restrictions Update
On 30 July, the government announced additional, local coronavirus/covid-19 restrictions. Clubs in these areas are advised that no indoor training should take place, until the government or local authority gives the go ahead. The affected areas are (list updated 31...
BJJ Community questions answered 24 JULY 2020
The UKBJJA as an organisation is dedicated to supporting its members and committed to working hard in all areas that benefit and progress this sport. In order to progress and evolve, we always welcome questions and discussion with the BJJ community. In response to a...