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AJP
Global professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition circuit based in Abu Dhabi.
Core Identity
Organization NameAbu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro (AJP)
Common NameAJP
AcronymAJP
Organization TypeProfessional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition circuit
Foundedcirca 2009
FounderInitiated with support of UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) under UAE sporting authorities.
HeadquartersHistorical: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCurrent: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Operational StatusActive
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)
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Organizational Structure
OwnershipUAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) & AJP organizational entity
Oversight BodyUAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF)
Rules AuthorityAJP competition committees with UAEJJF rulesets
Regional StructuresContinental Trials: 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 CycleAnnual circuit with events worldwide, culminating in the World Pro as the marquee championship.
Qualification MethodsNational, continental, and international AJP ranking pointsInvitations to World Pro based on ranking and qualification performance
ApplicabilityBelt System: YesGi Required: Not applicableRanking System: Yes
Match StructureSummary: Gi and No-Gi brackets by weight, belt, and age; event-specific rules apply.
Scoring SummaryAJP ruleset with points and submissions across weight, belt, and age divisions.
Rules ReferenceAJP competition rules
Divisions & Categories
Belt DivisionsMultiple belt levels
Age DivisionsMultiple age divisions
Gender DivisionsMenWomen
Weight ClassesEvent-specific weight classes
Athlete Ecosystem
ChampionsGabi PessanhaAnna Rodrigues
Event History
YearEventLocationVenueStatus
2023World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro)Abu Dhabi, UAETBDpartial
2022World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro)Abu Dhabi, UAEMubadala Arenapartial
2021World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship (World Pro)Abu Dhabi, UAETBDpartial