The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 concluded with the United Arab Emirates in first place in the country standings, according to the Emirates News Agency. The three-day competition at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi drew more than 2,000 male and female athletes from 90 countries. Sponsored by EDGE Group, the event featured divisions for amateurs, masters, juniors, youth and professionals. Organisers from Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro coordinated the tournament as part of the AJP calendar.
WAM data places the UAE at the top with 378,700 points, followed by Brazil with 98,800 points. Kuwait occupied third place with 88,140 points according to the same source. Russia stood fourth with 60,680 points and Colombia was fifth with 40,700 points. In the academy standings, Commando Group headed the list with 84,750 points, ahead of ADMA International on 48,030 points and M.O.D UAE with 43,330 points.
A report by The National stated that the UAE claimed 65 medals, including 18 golds, at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship held in Abu Dhabi the previous month. The national team competed exclusively in Newaza at that event yet topped the overall Adult standings. The medal haul consisted of 18 gold, 17 silver and 30 bronze.
Tareq Al Bahri, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, said the participation of athletes from 90 countries reflects Abu Dhabi’s prominent position on the global jiu-jitsu map and growing international confidence in AJP championships. Al Bahri added that the continental championship brings together different schools of jiu-jitsu and provides athletes with opportunities to compete, develop and raise their technical standards. The general manager made the comments in an interview with the Emirates News Agency.
The championship saw around 1,000 children, juniors and youth athletes compete on the second day, the Emirates News Agency reported. Senior officials in attendance included Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council, and Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The event ran under the sponsorship of EDGE Group.
Coverage in regional media has highlighted the importance of such continental events in preparing athletes for world-level competition. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has overseen the country’s jiu-jitsu program. The 2026 edition of the Asia Continental Championship added to the series of major jiu-jitsu events hosted in Abu Dhabi.
