The Emirates News Agency detailed how Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club successfully defended its position at the top of the Gi standings following competitive action on the second day of round seven. The event running from September 18 to 20 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi features participants from clubs and academies across the UAE in the Gi category. Close challengers Palms Sports Team 777 and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club continued to press for the lead as the championship moves toward its concluding rounds.
Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi a board member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation said the previous rounds have enabled technical teams to assess athletes development. He noted that regular competition allows athletes to improve their skills and gain experience against different styles. The federation has organized the series to promote sporting excellence and expand participation in jiu-jitsu across different age groups.
Majed Alshamsi a Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club athlete competing in the Adults Blue Belt category said technical details become increasingly important at this stage. He highlighted the significance of managing matches reading opponents and maintaining focus under pressure. His comments reflected the heightened stakes as the season approaches its final stages with fewer rounds remaining.
Round seven includes competitions in the Kids categories under 12 14 16 and 18 alongside the Adults and Masters divisions Arab News reported on the event structure. Leading athletes to watch included Al Ain’s Rashid Mohammed Al-Shehhi and Baniyas Hazza Farhan in the Adults Black and Brown Belt category. In the women’s events Baniyas Maryam Al-Ali and Palms Sports Ghala Al-Hammadi competed in the Purple Belt category.
The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship has grown into a major platform for talent development in the UAE where jiu-jitsu was declared the national sport in 2012. Previous editions have seen record participation with the second edition featuring more than 2,500 athletes across various divisions the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation figures show. Baniyas has demonstrated consistent performance securing the Gi title in the 2025 season according to final standings released by the federation.
As the round continues until Sunday clubs are competing for crucial points ahead of the remaining rounds of the championship the federation assessment found. Every result in these late stages carries added weight for the overall title race according to event officials. The concluding day is expected to deliver decisive outcomes in multiple weight divisions.
