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Excitement Grows Ahead of First UKBJJA Scottish Nationals

by Gemma Kane | 16 March, 2022 | COMPETITIONS, SCOTLAND

Excitement Grows Ahead of First UKBJJA Scottish Nationals

One of the largest UK BJJ competitions is launched, offering athletes a further opportunity to compete at an elite level in the UK. The first-ever UKBJJA Scottish National competition will take place in Lanarkshire this April. The county is no stranger to nurturing sporting success, it is the area...

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Scotland – training restrictions return 26 December 2021

by UKBJJA | 21 December, 2021 | COVID-19, SCOTLAND

Scotland – training restrictions return 26 December 2021

Following this afternoons announcement by the First Minister we regret to announce that from Boxing day indoor contact training will have to stop for up to 3 weeks. Non contact training e.g dummy classes & conditioning classes can still take place but gyms must ensure that 1m social distancing...

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Sports Council Recognition – Statement from our Chair

by UKBJJA | 24 September, 2021 | ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

Sports Council Recognition – Statement from our Chair

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...

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UKBJJA Elections 2021 Official Candidate List

by UKBJJA | 23 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA Elections 2021 Official Candidate List

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,...

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UKBJJA Board & Council Elections 2021 – Call for nominations​​

by UKBJJA | 8 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA Board & Council Elections 2021 – Call for nominations​​

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 –...

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NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UKBJJA

by UKBJJA | 7 September, 2021 | ELECTIONS, ENGLAND, EVENTS, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UKBJJA

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...

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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE SUMMARY

by UKBJJA | 26 March, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE SUMMARY

UPDATED 26 DECEMBER 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....

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UKBJJA publishes study into effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the BJJ community

by UKBJJA | 22 January, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

UKBJJA publishes study into effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the BJJ community

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...

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by UKBJJA | 19 January, 2021 | COVID-19, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

Covid-19 Financial and Business Support

compiled by Lesley Harrisonupdated 19 January 2021 Financial and Business Support During Covid-19 Gym owners and self-employed instructors may be eligible for some support from the government as we head into another national lockdown. Support is limited and there are some gym owners who “fall...

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Team Police BJJ in association with the UKBJJA

by Gemma Kane | 26 November, 2020 | EMERGENCY SERVICES, ENGLAND, PRESS RELEASES, SCOTLAND, WALES

Team Police BJJ in association with the UKBJJA

Evening All! We would like to take this opportunity to let the BJJ community know about the UK’s first national Police BJJ association – TeamPolice BJJ. TeamPolice BJJ is the product of nearly 20 years’ work bringing Police Officers and Police Forces from across the UK together...

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by UKBJJA | 10 September, 2020 | COVID-19, SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND – RETURN TO SPORT UPDATED GUIDANCE 10 SEPTEMBER 2020

UPDATE: The Scottish First Minister has just announced that indoor contact sport for over 12’s in Scotland will now NOT resume on 14 September, a new indicative date of 5th of October has been given. We will provide more news as soon as we can. Juniors under the age of 12 may continue to...

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by UKBJJA | 20 August, 2020 | COVID-19, SCOTLAND

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 contact training....

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