Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship: MOD Academy Dominates Masters Category

Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
On the second day of the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship, at the Mubadala Arena, there were competitions in the masters category with purple, brown and black belts, and the amateur category with white and blue belts, which gave a performance high level, among a large audience and an enthusiastic feeling of encouragement.
In the teachers’ category, MOD Academy succeeded in winning first place with 23 gold medals, while “Commando Group” came second with 16 golds, and “ZR International” Academy from Brazil came third with three gold medals .
On the amateur level, MOD Academy was able to achieve the lead with 5 golds, American Checkmate International Academy came second with 3 golds, and Sharjah Self Defense Sports Club came third with 3 golds.
Udunbaatar Shegekho, Ambassador of the Republic of Mongolia to the UAE, Brigadier General Muhammad Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri, Member of the Jiu-Jitsu Federation Board of Directors, and several representatives of Federation partners and officials attended the competitions. participating clubs and academies.

Platform of Champions
Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Championship is one of the most prominent tournaments that receives top participation among elite Jiu-Jitsu professionals around the world, and a circuit Abu Dhabi Misc. always represents the conclusion of the rounds of the competition that visits the most important cities in the world, and its biggest rounds at the level of the level of participation and attracting stars, because this year it managed to attract more than 2,500 players, both male and female, from all over the world.”
Al Dhaheri praised the level of competition and the strong performance put forward by the champions of the Masters category as a result of their great experience, as they showed high technical ability and unique techniques that show their determination and the determination to win from the Masters and Amateur divisions who excelled in the competition by competing against experienced champions.

Elite heroes
Al Dhaheri praised the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals (AJP) in organizing high-level international competitions in the most prominent cities and capitals of the world, and emphasized status of the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship. as a model platform that brings together elite heroes and professional players.
Udunbaatar Shegekho, Ambassador of the Republic of Mongolia to the country, said: “I am happy to be here at Mubadala Arena among this amazing presence of fans and jiu-jitsu enthusiasts. The UAE and its capital, Abu Dhabi, have been very successful in hosting major sporting events, and we are proud to have the Mongolian male and female players participating in the competition. here, where they were able to win many gold and silver medals, I believe that these events contribute to strengthening relationships between people and promoting tolerance between different cultures.”
Main place
Meanwhile, Tariq Omar Al Bahri, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals (AJP), emphasized the key role of the competition in spreading and developing the sport of Jiu-Jitsu on a global level, which ‘ point out its importance. in increasing the ranking of players from around the world, as it gives the first place to the winners in each category, according to the classification system approved by the association.
He said: “The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship, through its five rounds this season in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Tokyo, Rome, and finally in Abu Dhabi, was successful by providing a platform for thousands of professional players to test their skills. skills against the best players in the world, and add ranking points to their position that are worthy of winning valuable prizes at the end of the season.

Brazilian Rafael Barbosa, Jiu-Jitsu coach at the UFC GYM Academy, said: “I am proud of the achievements of the male and female players in the masters and amateur divisions, and their success in obtaining several colorful medals and topping the podium. Our preparation was as important as the event, and we succeeded in highlighting our talents and determination in every fight we fought today.”
He said: “The popularity of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship helps to attract athletes and fans from around the world, and for us, com -participation in this prominent event represents a real value, as the competition shows global interest. in this sport and how successful it is in strengthening the bonds and ties between… “All users around the world, and that is the sublime message that the game takes in.”
The Masters division competitions in the tournament were marked by the distinguished presence of brown and black belt holders, most of them coming from outside the country, which brought a new dimension of enthusiasm and of mind for the competitions.
In this context, Brazilian Marcelo Brito, black belt holder from the MOD Academy, who won gold in the sub-94 kg category, said: “The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship is special for us, and it is a win A great achievement for the profession of professional players, given the global participation and technical level.” High for the participants.. The road to the podium was not easy, and every fight I fought today was a great challenge. Skill and talent are necessary, but not enough, because winning in such a competitive environment requires mental strength and strong determination.”

For her part, Emirati athlete Marwa Al Hosani, a brown belt from the Baniyas Club, who won gold in the under-70 kg category, said: “I am happy to achieve this achievement in a competition of prestigious international status , and participation. in this competition represents a goal for all professional players who wanted to increase their annual levels Talking about the fights I fought today, they were all marked by competition strong and great challenges, most of which were a true test of skill, endurance, and willpower. I would like to thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professionals Association for this amazing organization.
Today, the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam Championship fights continue with the professional division competitions, which see the participation of elite athletes from different countries of the world, especially the UAE, Brazil and Colombia.