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Jiu-Jitsu

Latest news from the combat sport including the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan welcomes the UAE national jiu-jitsu team home from the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, at a reception at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Leslie Pableo / The National

UAE jiu-jitsu team arrives home to a heroes' welcome

UAEAugust 28, 2018

Khalfan Belhoul left, won a silver medal in the men's jiu-jitsu 85kg division after being forced out of the final against Haider Al Rasheed of Jordan, second left. EPA

UAE silver medalist Khalfan Belhoul 'a hero' for fighting though the pain

Other SportAugust 26, 2018

Faisal Alketbi of United Arab Emirates celebrates after defeating Zaid Sami of Jordan during Newaza Men's -94kg Ju-jitsu finals match at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

'A dream come true': UAE's Faisal Al Ketbi wins jiu-jitsu gold at 2018 Asian Games

Other SportAugust 25, 2018

Omar Al Fadhli, in black, is part of the UAE jiu-jitsu team alongside Faisal Al Ketbi at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. Reem Mohammed / The National

Al Fadhli says winning Asian Games gold 'will be a high point of my career'

Other SportAugust 22, 2018

UAE athletes train for the Asian Games

WATCH: The teenage jiu-jitsu athletes representing UAE at the Asian Games

Other SportAugust 21, 2018

Wadima Al Yafei, in white, is looking to add to her bronze medal won at the 2016 Asian Beach Games when she represents the UAE in jiu-jtsu at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. Reem Mohammed / The National

Meet the Emirati teenagers looking to win jiu-jitsu gold at the Asian Games

Other SportAugust 21, 2018

Omar Al Fadhli, in black, is part of the UAE jiu-jitsu team alongside Faisal Al Ketbi at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. Reem Mohammed / The National

Faisal Al Ketbi keeping 'fingers crossed' for a medal at Asian Games

Other SportAugust 20, 2018

Larissa Paes, the Abu Dhabi-based Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, is pleased to get her bid to remain world No 1 off to a winning start in Tokyo on Sunday. UAEJJF

Larissa Paes gets new season off to winning start in Tokyo

Other SportJuly 29, 2018

Faisal Al Ketbi will be among those will compete in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. Victor Besa / The National

Tokyo first stop as dates for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam announced

Other SportJune 21, 2018

Jose Junior, in blue, could no longer watch from the sidelines while on a sabbatical. Amith Passela / The National

Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Jose Junior itching for a fight again

Other SportMay 16, 2018

Larissa Paes collected 11 gold medals, 11 silvers and one bronze at the world ranking tournaments this season. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

World No 1 in jiu-jitsu Larissa Paes pays tribute Abu Dhabi

Other SportMay 16, 2018

Faisal Al Ketbi, right, is one of the UAE's finest ever jiu-jitsu fighters. Victor Besa / The National

Al Ketbi welcomes Presidential decree to let expats into UAE sports

Other SportApril 30, 2018

Isaque Braz, right, of Brazil, in action against the UAE's Faisal Al Ketbi on men's 85kg black belt final. Braz won the fight 2-0 to win gold. Victor Besa / The National

Faisal Al Ketbi misses out on gold at the Abu Dhabi World Pro

Other SportApril 28, 2018

Bianca Basilio is emotional after her win in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National

Basilio relies on faith in bid for gold at Abu Dhabi World Pro

Other SportApril 26, 2018

Hamad Nawad celebrates his success at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Antonie Robertson / The National

Jiu-Jitsu gold delight for UAE's Hamad Nawad in Abu Dhabi

Other SportApril 25, 2018

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 21, 2018: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (L), attends the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Festival. Seen with HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan (L), HH Sheikha Salama bint Diab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2nd L), HH Sheikha Fatima bint Diab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (3rd L)HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mohamed bin Hamad Al Nahyan (2nd R) and HH Sheikha Salama bint Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R). ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi ) ---

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In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed attends jiu-jitsu championship in Abu Dhabi

UAEApril 22, 2018

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