The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour will be held across four continents - Tokyo | Los Angeles | Rio de Janeiro | Abu Dhabi | London
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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21st June, 2018: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation® (UAEJJF®),
the official authority for the sport of jiu-jitsu in the United Arab
Emirates, announces the return of the most prestigious jiu-jitsu world
tour: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Season 4 [2018-19].
Once again, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® will
be held across four continents, [five host cities]: Tokyo [Japan], Los
Angeles [USA], Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Abu Dhabi [UAE] and London [UK].
“These
five host cities are a key part of UAEJJF’s international expansion
strategy,” commented H.E. Abdulmunam Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAEJJF®,
President of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union & Senior Vice President of
Jiu-Jitsu International Federation. “The demand and growth from our fans
to continue to bring live events to these cities has been overwhelming,
and with the vast potential these markets hold for us, we are delighted
once again to bring the most prestigious jiu-jitsu world tour back to
Tokyo, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, Abu Dhabi and London.”
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® is
open to all nationalities, the medalists will be listed in the
jiu-jitsu world rankings and combined cash prizes of more than $800,000
will be awarded to the top athletes of each division. The top three
academies will also receive cash prizes in each host city and top ranked
competitors will receive prizes at the end of the season according to
the UAEJJF® World Ranking.
“Last
season the Grand Slam was watched by more than 11 million fans around
the world through our 18 broadcast partners in more than 100 countries,”
commented Mr. Fahad Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer of UAEJJF®.
With invaluable support and inspiration from our leadership, especially
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince
of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has become the largest Jiu-Jitsu content
provider in the world.”
Season 4 of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® will
be broadcasted live on Abu Dhabi Sports, Combate and FloGrappling. The
event will also be broadcasted on delayed viewing on FOX Sports Asia,
Fight Network, Astro, Starhub, ABS-CBN Sports, EB-TV, SFR Sports, Orange
TV, SCTV, Singtel, Super Sport, Azam Sports, Dubai Sports and Sharjah
Sports.
“Abu
Dhabi Grand Slam has experienced a sharp rise in popularity in Japan
over the past three years,” commented Mr. Takamasa Watanabe, President
of Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan. “Japan has a deep historical
connection with Martial Arts, thanks to UAEJJF, who has changed the face
of the sport of Jiu-Jitsu in recent times over here.”
“We’re
delighted to welcome another world-class event with a distinctly
international flavor back to the States,” commented Mr. Gustavo
Muggiati, USA organizer “Abu Dhabi Grand Slam always brings a mix of
champions and contenders from various weight divisions, and
up-and-coming stars from the country but also internationally, is sure
to entertain all our fans here.”
“Brazil
is the biggest market for the sport of jiu-jitsu and we’re excited to
once again receive the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation here at the Carioca
Arena,” commented Mr. Walter Mattos, President of Federação Brasileira
de Jiu-Jitsu. “Abu Dhabi Grand Slam has quickly grown in popularity here
in Brazil, thanks to its world class organization and exposure. We know
the fans in Brazil will make the Carioca Arena an absolutely electric
atmosphere on November 16, 17 and 18.”
“The
UAEJJF has seen significant international growth with nearly a third of
all the live events now held outside the UAE. London is one of the
world’s major capital cities and is a fitting host to the Abu Dhabi
Grand Slam,” commented Gustavo Oliveira, UK Organizer
Further details on ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM® JIU-JITSU WORLD TOUR will
be announced in coming weeks. Keep up to date with all the latest news
by following @ADWJJT on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Calendar 2018-19
29thJuly, 2018 - Tokyo, Japan [OTA Gymnasium]
22nd& 23rdSeptember, 2018 - Los Angeles, USA [LA Convention Center]
16th, 17th& 18thNovember, 2018 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [Carioca Arena Center]
7th, 8th& 9thFebruary, 2019 - Abu Dhabi, UAE [Mubadala Arena]
9th& 10thMarch, 2019 - London, UK [Copper Box Arena]
