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Where To Begin? A Guide To The AJP Tournaments You Can Participate In Throughout The Year

Kickstarted mid-November, the season 2023-2024 has only just begun and will go on providing thrills to fight fans and athletes all the way to the next ADWPJJC. Given that we now stand at a sort of starting point of the season, this is arguably the best time for a refresher course on the many competitions that AJP promotes all around the year.

With Grand Slams, Continentals, Nationals, Grand Prix, and all the other titles flying around in our organization, it’s worth setting the time aside to explain how each tournament differs from one another and how all of them will help you gain fighting experience and, of course, those coveted ranking points and prizes. So without further ado, let’s get down to it!

Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 4000 points)

This is the biggest tournament available in the AJP and it acts as both a closer for the previous season and an opener for the next one. Always held in Abu Dhabi, the organization’s birthplace, the ADWPJJC is highly regarded among the Jiu-Jitsu community and it frequently draws competitors from across the world, all hungry to add the most important title to their grappling records. Kids, Youths, Amateurs, Masters, and of course, Professionals are all welcome to put on their gis, join the championship, and make a name for themselves in this grand finale. The competition ends with a closing ceremony and the unveiling of the season’s Heroes, the very best athletes who competed with us that year. Giving out the most points out of all tournaments, this competition can make or break your season, so be sure to register.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour (1st place – 2000/3000 points)

As hinted by the name, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour is a traveling show. With the UAE’s capital always on the roadmap, the ADGS also visits key locations around the world, usually favoring countries with deeper connections to the gentle art. Rio de Janeiro, Miami, and London are just some of the locales that have received the ADGS over the years, and the tour is always looking for new places to land and spark the fires of competition. It’s worth remembering that the Grand Slam is a gi -only tournament, typically only a limited number of these take place in any given year, and it usually attracts the best athletes Jiu-Jitsu has to offer, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t let the chance to experience this level of competition pass you by.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix No-Gi (1st place – 2000 points)

If you’re looking for a chance to score major points and prefer fighting without the gi, this one’s for you. Whether you’re a colored or a black belt, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix No-Gi welcomes all to put on their rashguards and fight for gold and glory in the AJP mats. With a whopping 2000 points offered for gold medalists, this can be the tournament that will land you at the head of the rankings. However, it’s worth noting that the Grand Prix No-Gi isn’t around all the time, so it pays to keep your ears to the ground and make sure you’re ready to register whenever the next installment pops up.

AJP Tour Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 1400 points)

Another global competition promoted by the AJP, the Continental has a more predictable schedule, as the name suggests. Once a year, the tournament lands in Asia, Africa, and Europe, with the American continent usually receiving separate editions for its northern and southern counterparts. The Continentals used to be a Professional-only competition, but as of the 2022-2023 season, Masters, Amateurs, and even Youths are now also able to compete, increasing the tournament’s reach and giving athletes the chance to gain even more points. If you need further motivation to take part in one of our Continentals, it’s worth noting that the points gained here make up a significant part of your final ranking score. Finally, these are usually fought in the gi, but there have been instances of No-Gi Continentals, so stay sharp for any announcements regarding your area.

AJP Tour National Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 1000 points)

Still providing a good amount of points and taking place more often than the previous championships listed here, the Nationals provide a good chance to earn some bang for your buck while easing on the travel expenses. This is because these tournaments have a broader list of places that they visit, with events being hosted in big and small countries alike, providing athletes with a chance to fight closer to their homes. But make no mistake, there are no additional requirements to fight in Nationals, meaning you can fight in one even if you’re not from the country that’s currently hosting it. The accessibility coupled with the schedules and the points awarded make the Nationals one of the most cost-effective championships on AJP’s roster, so stay tuned to know when we’ll be closer to you.

AJP Tour Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 800 points)

While Regionals have been around since the 2021-2022 season, it wasn’t until last season that it really gained traction and became a key addition to the AJP’s repertoire. Awarding 800 points for division champions, the Regionals are a solid chance to accrue some points and, like the Nationals, not spend a lot on traveling. Athletes of all ages, graduations, and nationalities are more than welcome to register and test their skills in yet another high-level AJP tournament. Check out the calendar to find out when the next Regional will be in your area.

AJP Tour International Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1st place – 600 points)

Internationals are a constant throughout the year. While it offers fewer points than all the other events listed so far, the Internationals make up for it with consistency as new editions pop up all around the world during the entire season. If you’re looking to compete, odds are there’ll be an International ready to welcome you in its mats on that weekend. Whether you’re a newcomer athlete aiming to gain experience or a battle-hardened warrior looking to keep your skills sharp, the International is always a safe bet when it comes to schedule. Register for an International now and take this chance to see the world through the eyes of Jiu-Jitsu.

AJP Jiu-Jitsu Festival (No points awarded)

A low-stakes tournament that doesn’t give any points and allows athletes to focus solely on their Jiu-Jitsu, Festivals are a great starting point for competitors. Usually reserved for Kids and Youths, these also sometimes welcome Masters and provide athletes with a less stressful environment while still giving the thrill of competition. It won’t do your ranking position any favors, but it might just be what your Jiu-Jitsu needs, especially if you’re just starting to compete or if you’ve been away from the mats for a long time. Register your kids for a Festival and witness the beginning of their journey through the gentle art.

It’s worth noting that, while almost every weekend has some action going on, not every tournament you fight will be weighed in for your final ranking score. For more information on the rankings and how points work in the AJP, click  here !

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November 2023: AJP’s Superb Monthly Highlights From All Over The World

Dec 04, 2023 BJJEE1 Admin Articles , BJJ News , Competitions/Tournaments

November this year has been, perhaps, the most important one this year for AJP … And it’s been full of highlights!

From the first day of the month all the way to the 10th, the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC) completely took over the birthplace of the AJP, closing the 2022-2023 season with a bang and giving warriors of all ages and graduations a last shot to rise through the rankings in the Mubadala Arena one last time in this season.

Let’s take a look at some of the best moments of the ADWPJJC 2023, as delivered to you by AJP .

Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023: Hiago George and Renato Cardoso take the spotlight on the seventh day of the competition

On November 6th and 7th, the battle-hardened Masters put on their gis and made their way to the AJP mats for one last showing of prowess and experience in the 2022-2023 season. With a hefty cash prize and a motherlode of ranking points on the line, athletes rose to the battlefield with blood in their eyes and fire in their hearts, ready to face each other for the honorable title of ADWPJJC champion.

Fighting in the 62kg division, the Brazilian Hiago George spared no effort to conquer another title in the UAE. A known player in AJP tournaments, Hiago went up against the Kazakh Nariman Mynbayev in the final round, offering his opponent no respite as he unleashed the full might of his game to take the win. The match began with Nariman pulling a half-guard, but it wasn’t long before Hiago reached side control and positioned himself ahead on the scoreboard. The Brazilian then went on to disconnect, pass the guard, and mount twice in a row, closing the duel with an astounding 18-0 to climb the podium.

Meanwhile, the UAE-based Brazilian Renato Cardoso was a one-man show in the 94kg division. After beating the famous Jackson Sousa in the semis, Renato reached the gold round against Roberto Dib Frias and the match began with the latter rising from the double pull and taking the lead in the scoreboard. However, it didn’t take long for Renato to adjust himself and start attacking his opponent’s leg, quickly trapping Roberto with a leglock and taking the win via submission in the Mubadala Arena.

Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023: Check how each of the champions rose to become Heroes

After the Masters dialed the heat up to eleven, the moment everyone was waiting for had come. From November 8th to the 10th, it was time for the powerhouses of the Professional Black Belt category to take the stage and put on a true show to the crowds. And what a show it was.

In the 56kg bracket, Yuri Hendrex outscored Zayed Alkhateeri by 3-0, while Meyram Maquiné scored once and then focused on neutralizing Khaled Alshehi to become the 62kg division champion. Diego Sodré stormed through the 69kg division and beat Sebastian Serpa to defend his ADWPJJC title, and the Portuguese duo Pedro “Paquito” Ramalho and Bruno Lima surprised everyone by defeating the favorites Lucas Protásio and Uanderson Ferreira in the 77kg and 85kg divisions respectively. The 95kg division saw Fellipe Andrew become a two-time ADWPJJC champion after locking a toe hold on Renan Cruz and Felipe Bezerra scored 5-2 to beat Anton Seleznev and seize the 120kg gold.

On the women’s side, Mayssa Bastos took the 49kg title after submitting Margarita Ochoa with a Baratoplata, Anna Rodrigues scored 5-0 to snatch the 55kg gold from Alexa Yanes, Julia Alves took 30 seconds to lock Violeta Angelova in an armbar, and Ingridd Alves climbed the 70kg podium after outscoring Nia Blackman by 2-1. Last but not least, Gabrieli Pessanha used a straight footlock to submit Yara Soares and take her fifth title in Abu Dhabi.

The season 2023-2024 is already here!

While the ADWPJJC is arguably the most important tournament of the year, it is also a turning point that signals the end of the previous season and the start of the new one, locking the rankings and starting everything anew for the following year. The 2023-2024 season officially began on November 18th, with a brand-new batch of tournaments kicking off the race for the next ADWPJJC, with competitors wasting no time at all and jumping at the chance to get a headstart on this season’s ranking counts.

Among the best of the early birds, the Brazilian Gustavo Pereira and Poland’s Pawel Kozlowski managed to stand out by conquering the double gold in their respective tournaments. Flying under the Top Brother Europe banner, Gustavo Pereira was a headache for all his opponents at the AJP Tour Frankfurt International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023, which took place on November 18th at the BudoArena Maintal. He began by submitting the local Burak Basak and his teammate Renan Malheiro in the 85kg division to land his first gold, but soon after made his way to the Open Heavyweight division, where he handed out submissions to Darlan Nepomuceno, Jimmy Eyinck and, for the second time, Renan Malheiro to climb the podium yet again.

A week later, it was Pawel Kozlowski’s turn to shine, this time at the AJP Tour Valencia International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023. On November 25th, Pawel made his way to the Pabellón Municipal Benicalap, where he put on his gi and strode onto the battlefield to fight for the 77kg division title. His opponent in the bracket was Josue Wong, a Mexican athlete who gave Pawel a run for his money in the final, which took the entirety of the regulated time and ended at a 2-0 for the Polish. However, one gold wasn’t enough for Pawel and the champ returned to the mats gunning for the no-gi 77kg title. In the bracket, he faced the Venezuelan Paul Salazar and, after five minutes of intense fighting, Pawel climbed the podium once again, by a 4-1 score.

Other highlights include Radoslav Bukorov, Alexander Alexandar, Zaiferia Panagiotarakou, Darryl Lebus, Yan “Pica-Pau” Paiva, Davi Cabral, Alejandro Carreras, and Yury Pashkovich, all Professional black belts who managed to conquer the gold medal in the very first month of the 2023-2024 season.

UPCOMING: Nationals and Internationals around the world end 2023 on a high note

December is the last month of this year, but as you must know by now, there’s never a dull moment here at AJP. This month, we’ll be maintaining our weekly tournaments and giving our athletes and fans the chance to experience Jiu-Jitsu wherever they are before the new year, so look forward to more action-packed weekends with AJP.

With the Slovenia National and Chuy Regional both taking place on December 2nd, here’s a list with the dates and locations for the upcoming Internationals: Tallinn (December 3rd), Salvador (December 3rd), Tokyo (December 9th-10th), Funza (December 9th), and João Pessoa (December 17th).

After these tournaments, AJP will enter a brief recess and will return in full force for 2024, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo on January 13th. Keep your eyes peeled for more news on that front as we get closer to the big day!

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BJJ para mayores de 40, que la edad o la falta de actividad física no te frene si quieres practicarlo.

A pesar de que el BJJ es cada vez más conocido y practicado en España, hay mucha gente que lo están descubriendo ahora y les gustaría comenzar a entrenar. Sin embargo, en muchos casos se sienten inseguros, ya sea por su edad o por no estar en buena forma física.

No cabe duda de que lo mejor es empezar a practicar esta disciplina cuanto antes, pero esto no debe frenarte si quieres hacerlo. De hecho, en nuestra academia hemos comprobado que los mayores de 40 años o los que nunca han hecho demasiado deporte antes pueden aprovechar todas las ventajas que ofrece el BJJ.

En cierto sentido, es normal preguntarse si se es demasiado mayor para empezar a entrenar. Desde nuestra experiencia solo hay una respuesta, un rotundo no.

Los que se deciden a aprender BJJ a pesar de su edad van a encontrar, ciertamente, algunos pequeños retos. Así, es posible que haya algunos ejercicios o técnicas que sea mejor limitar, pero nuestro deporte ofrece muchas otras posibilidades para las que no tendrán problemas.  

En este sentido, lo mejor es centrarse en las habilidades técnicas y no dar tanta importancia a la velocidad o la fuerza. Con el tiempo, cualidades como la agilidad, el equilibrio o la flexibilidad van a aumentar, algo que redunda de manera muy positiva en la salud.  

Otro aspecto que hemos visto en nuestra academia es que los que se deciden a aprender BJJ con más edad no tienen el mismo tiempo para entrenar que los más jóvenes.  

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Nuestro consejo es, por lo tanto, que la edad o la falta de forma física te frene a la hora de acudir a nuestra academia a aprender BJJ. Como en tantas otras actividades, lo primero es dar el primer paso   y disfrutar durante el proceso. Los resultados llegarán en poco tiempo.  

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Established in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) Tour is the largest professional jiu-jitsu tournament in the world with 80+ events spread across 6 continents each calendar season.

The prestigious series of contests culminate in the grand finale at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held once per year in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Each April, over 6000 competitors from around the world descend upon Abu Dhabi, ready to carve their names into the annals of jiu-jitsu history and battle for the chance to become "World Champion," and take home the largest cash-prize award in the jiu-jitsu world.

Held under the patronage of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the AJP Tour strives to achieve Sheikh Mohammed's vision of 1) establishing jiu-jitsu as a professional mainstream sport recognized around the world; and 2) transforming Abu Dhabi into a world powerhouse of the sport.

AJP Tour events are broadcasted and streamed live to an audience of over 10 million viewers in 60+ countries via international sports broadcasters such as Abu Dhabi Sports TV in UAE, Canal Combate in Brazil, Fox Sports in Europe, Match TV in Russia, Tencent's Penguin Live in China, and FloSports online worldwide.

The AJP Tour season 2022-2023 will consist of a variety of events on all six continents and at different levels of competition:

• 30 International Pro Championships
• 30 National Pro Championships
• 6 Continental Pro Championships
• 6 Abu Dhabi Grand Slams
• 6 Abu Dhabi King of Mats
• 4 Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats
• 1 Abu Dhabi Teams Cup
• 1 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship