Dominant Display: UAE Crowned World Champions in Two Divisions at Jiu-Jitsu World Championship

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates national jiu-jitsu team concluded a memorable campaign at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, officially claiming the world championship titles across two primary categories: the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions. Following nine days of high-intensity grappling and elite technical combat at the prestigious Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati national squad stood atop the global standings. Facing fierce competition from top-ranked international martial artists, UAE athletes delivered a series of decisive victories on the mats, demonstrating tactical brilliance, physical conditioning, and unwavering competitive spirit. The multi-day flagship tournament, organized under the governance of international and regional sanctioning bodies in coordination with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), brought together hundreds of male and female competitors representing dozens of participating nations. Across every weight class, the UAE's dual-division victory highlighted the country’s dominant presence in modern martial arts. Masterclass on the Mat: A Nine-Day Demonstration of Excellence From the opening rounds of the competition to the final gold medal matches, Emirati athletes displayed exceptional technical proficiency in Newaza—the ground-fighting art emphasizing joint locks, chokeholds, position control, and submission tactics. The Under-21 squad laid a solid foundation in the early days of the championship, amassing crucial points…