Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club Dominates AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – Gi
The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – Gi kicked off with a bang at Al-Nasr Club, with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club dominating the first two days of the tournament. The first day saw action in the infants and junior divisions, with Sharjah securing the top spot, followed by Palms Sports Academy in second place and ADMA Academy in third. On the second day, in the teens, youth and masters’ categories, Sharjah again took the lead, with Commando Group and A.F.N.T. in second and third respectively.
Significance of AJP Tournaments
The AJP tournaments are regarded as one of the most significant tournaments organized by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro across multiple countries worldwide. The tournaments offer participants the chance to improve their ranking scores, with first place providing 600 points. These points can help the athletes qualify for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards at the end of the season.
Importance of AJP Tournaments for Athlete Development
Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran, board member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, highlighted the importance of AJP tournaments for athlete development. He said that “AJP has extensive expertise in organizing tournaments in various cities and capitals worldwide, bringing together top players to culminate their season through participation in (the) ADWPJJC and the Abu Dhabi award, which represent the highest honors in the sport. These tournaments play a crucial role in the development of local talents, providing opportunities for interaction with skilled and distinguished international athletes, thereby fostering their growth and progress.”
Growth Opportunities Provided by AJP Tournaments
Rafael Guedes, coach of the infants and junior categories at Al-Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Academy, highlighted the growth opportunities provided by AJP tournaments. He said that “participating in these tournaments is a great opportunity for our athletes to gain experience and improve their skills. It also allows them to interact with athletes from different countries and cultures, which broadens their horizons and helps them develop as individuals.”
Prestige of Winning in the UAE
Johnny Rodrigues from Colombia, representing the Commando Group Academy, secured the gold medal in the masters’ one category, brown belt, weighing 94 kg. He said that “winning in the UAE carries a higher prestige than any other tournament due to the diverse group of international champions it attracts.”
Conclusion
The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – Gi has been dominated by Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club in the first two days of the tournament. The AJP tournaments are regarded as one of the most significant tournaments organized by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro across multiple countries worldwide. These tournaments offer participants the chance to improve their ranking scores, with first place providing 600 points. They also play a crucial role in the development of local talents, providing opportunities for interaction with skilled and distinguished international athletes, thereby fostering their growth and progress.