Organization
AJP
Overview
AJP is a global professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition circuit that evolved from the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro).
Competition
Core Identity
Organization name Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro (AJP)
Common name AJP
Acronym AJP
Organization type Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition circuit
Founded circa 2009
Founder
- Initiated with support of UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) under UAE sporting authorities.
Headquarters (historical) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Headquarters (current) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)
Organizational Structure
Ownership / Oversight Body UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) & AJP organizational entity / UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF)
Rules Authority AJP competition committees with UAEJJF rulesets
Regional Structures
- Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro)
- Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour
- Continental Championships
- National Pro Championships
- International AJP Tour events
Competition Format
Event cycle Annual circuit with events worldwide, culminating in the World Pro as the marquee championship.
Qualification methods
- National, continental, and international AJP ranking points
- Invitations to World Pro based on ranking and qualification performance
Match format Gi and No-Gi brackets by weight, belt, and age; event-specific rules apply.
Scoring summary
- AJP ruleset with points and submissions across weight, belt, and age divisions.
Belt system Yes
Gi required Not applicable
Ranking system Yes
Divisions & Categories
Belt divisions
- Multiple belt levels
Age divisions
- Multiple age divisions
Gender divisions
- Men
- Women
Weight classes
- Event-specific weight classes
Event History
Year Event Host City Venue Status Results
2023 World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro) Abu Dhabi, UAE TBD Partial —
2022 World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro) Abu Dhabi, UAE Mubadala Arena Partial —
2021 World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro) Abu Dhabi, UAE TBD Partial —
Athlete Ecosystem
Champions
- Gabi Pessanha
- Anna Rodrigues