UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN
CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI AND DEPUTY SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE UAE ARMED FORCES
ONE WORLD.
ONE FIGHT.
ABU DHABI WORLD
PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU
CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
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23-25 APRIL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
JIU-JITSU IN THE UAE............................................................................................................................................7
BELT/WEIGHT CATEGORIES/PRIZE MONEY........................................................................................................... 7
Competing belts .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Weight categories ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Prize money breakdown .................................................................................................................................. 8
Onsite accreditation ....................................................................................................................................... 11
VENUE ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Warm-up area ................................................................................................................................................ 12
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION AREA (MAT) ............................................................................. 12
COMPETITOR’S GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 13
RULES & REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Basic principles ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Late athlete policy .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Athlete clothing .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Podium ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
IMPORTANT .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship here in the United
Arab Emirates from 23 to 25 April 2015. We will once again welcome the very best Jiu-Jitsu athletes to our
newly named and refurbished IPIC Arena. The venue has been upgraded from last year, has already graced
several Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and is a regular training center for athletes of all ages. This handy guide
contains everything that you need to know about this year’s tournament. We hope you enjoy your stay in
the Capital and wish you the best of luck in your upcoming tournaments.
For more information please visit www.uaejjf.org
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JIU-JITSU IN THE UAE
The remarkable rise of Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE, in terms of quantum and quality, is credited to the UAE’s visionary
leadership and its keen interest and support lent to various sports, aiming to advance the country’s sports
scene and raising the UAE’s sport status in international forums.
The sport was first introduced to the UAE in 1995 by H. H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the spiritual
father of the sport in the UAE. He discovered Jiu-Jitsu whilst studying in the United States of America. With a
passion for martial arts, Sheikh Tahnoon is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt accredited athlete by Renzo Gracie.
Upon returning to the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon immediately went about creating a combat center to
provide people with the opportunity to study and learn more about martial arts. It was named the Abu
Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). As a follow-up, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also became interested in
the sport. In 2009, His Highness eloquently expressed his vision when he said: “Jiu-Jitsu… If I will invest it
in my son, I will invest it in my country”. His support and involvement garnered a significant impact on the
sport’s development in the UAE. His vision materialized when the UAE Jiu-Jitsu school program was created
and the first edition of this international tournament took place in the region; the 2009 Abu Dhabi World
Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The Championship effectively contributed to spreading the sport in
many countries around the world and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is proud to be hosting the 7th edition of
the Championship this year.
BELT/WEIGHT CATEGORIES/PRIZE MONEY
The following weight/belt categories will be included in this Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu
Championship 2015 and competitions held under the auspices of the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation
(UAEJJF):
COMPETING BELTS
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
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WEIGHT CATEGORIES
ADULTS/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
65
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
75
85
85
85
85
85
95
95
95
95
95
95+
95+
95+
95+
95+
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
75+
75+
75+
75+
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
95
95
95
95
95+
95+
95+
95+
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
95
95
95
95
95+
95+
95+
95+
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
ADULTS/FEMALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN/BLACK
55
55
55
55
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
MASTER 1/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS: (30 TO 35 YEARS OLD)
BELTS
KG
WHITE/BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
85
85
85
85
MASTER 2/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS: (36 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE)
BELTS
KG
WHITE/BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
85
85
85
85
PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
ADULTS/MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
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Prize per Belt/Weight
KG
65
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
75
85
85
85
85
85
1
$0
$3,000
$5,000
$7,000
$9,000
st
95
95
95
95
95
95+
95+
95+
95+
95+
2nd
$0
$1,500
$2,500
$3,500
$4,000
3rd
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
ADULTS/FEMALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN/BLACK
Prize per Belt/Weight
KG
55
55
55
55
65
65
65
65
75
75
75
75
1st
$0
$2,000
$3,000
$6,000
75+
75+
75+
75+
2nd
$0
$1,000
$1,500
$3,000
3rd
$0
$500
$1,000
$2,000
ADULTS/MALES OPEN WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN
BLACK
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Prize per Belt/Weight
1st
$0
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$30,000
2nd
$0
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$10,000
3rd
$0
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$5,000
ADULTS/FEMALES OPEN WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
WHITE
BLUE
PURPLE
BROWN/BLACK
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Open Weight
Prize per Belt/Weight
1
$0
$3,000
$4,000
$10,000
st
2nd
$0
$1,500
$2,000
$5,000
3rd
$0
$1,000
$1,500
$3,000
MASTERS 1 MALES WEIGHT DIVISIONS & OPEN
WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
BELTS
KG
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
65
75
85
95
95+
Open Weight
Prize per Belt/Weight
1st
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$7,000
2nd
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$3,500
3rd
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,500
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ONSITE ACCREDITATION
Upon the check-in day of your fight, you will be presented with your
player accreditation. The accreditation badge must be worn at all
times when roaming the venue. Once you approach the mat, you must
present your accreditation badge to the bracket callers and officials to
acknowledge your identity before the tournament.
TIME DURATION OF CONTESTS
BELT CATEGORIES FOR: ADULTS/MALES & FEMALES
DURATION
White / Blue
Five (5) minutes
Purple / Brown / Black
Six (6) minutes
BELT CATEGORIES FOR: MASTER/ MALES
DURATION
White / Blue / Purple / Brown / Black
Five (5) minutes
Note: Any contestant is entitled to rest the same time as one fight of your category only. In the Finals, you
will have two fight times to rest.
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VENUE
The competition venue will have a seating capacity of at least 2,300 spectators for the Championship. The
competition area will be laid out as per the below. Please use the “PLAYERS’ ENTRANCE” area to access the
venue. Beverages (water) will be available in the warm-up area.
Warm-up Area
Players’
Entrance
First Floor
WARM-UP AREA
The warm-up area is available at the venue on the first floor. On competition day, once checked in, you will
be allowed access to the warm-up area.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION AREA (MAT)
64 m2
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Competition Area
• Match areas are composed of a combat area and an outlying safety area
distinguished from each other by different colors.
• A 64m2 match area assembled using 2- by 1-meter segments is to be
configured in the following manner:
- 18 segments in the combat area.
- 14 segments in the safety area.
• The competition area will be divided into two zones: the contest area and the
security area.
COMPETITOR’S GUIDE
Please take note of the below:
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Probably one of the most important steps - arrive on time!
You need to arrive 15 minutes before your weigh-in schedule to do the check-in
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You made it to the Tournament
Before you head for your check-in, you should have your passport or ID and your registration
confirmation (in case of a problem)
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Find the signs that will guide you to the weigh-in desk
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Queue patiently and when you arrive at the desk, greet the check-in clerk and hand
over your registration confirmation with your passport
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After the staff have checked your documents, you will receive an accreditation badge
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When you reach the weigh-in scales, follow the instructions of the staff
They will help you meet the requirements
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You have only one chance on the official scale
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Once you are at the WARM-UP area, there will be screens to let you know your fight
time. Prior to your fight, the Bracket Manager will take you to the CONCENTRATION
AREA. There may or may not be a waiting time, so when you are asked to come forward, hand
over your accreditation badge, have them checked and be ready to fight
After receiving your accreditation badge, you may proceed to weigh-in
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Once you are in the Competition Area, you can wait for the referee’s instruction to
enter the mats
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Take your side, relax and enjoy the fight!
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After you finish the fight, you should wait for your next fight in the CONCENTRATION
ROOM or wait to be directed to the AWARDS AREA (Podium)
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In the PODIUM you are allowed to wear KIMONO (GI) only. (No jackets, shoes, hats,
headphones, t-shirts, marketing products, sunglasses or Academy banners are
permitted)
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Once you finish your fights or receive the awards, you are required to leave the
Competition Area (including the warm-up area and the concentration room)
You can watch the rest of the tournament from the spectators seating area
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RULES & REGULATIONS
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation would like to inform all athletes about how we will run the 2015 Abu Dhabi
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The World Pro will follow the new rules of Jiu-Jitsu International
Federation and Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation points system is very familiar to all
players. When adults from different belt categories are playing together, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation will
run the rules for the highest belt.
All the players should be ready with their kimonos (GIs) in the warm-up area as soon as the officials
announce your category. The only attire allowed in warm-up and fight area will be the kimono (GI).
Any disciplinary foul against the staff, referees, players and public shall be punishable under the UAE JiuJitsu Federation Committee. It is strictly prohibited to be in the venue without a shirt or t-shirt or be
wearing shirts or t-shirts with offensive words or gestures.
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Players from the same club will be placed on the same side of the brackets;
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Only two athletes from each team are allowed to compete in the open weight category;
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In weight division categories, clubs may have a Team A and a Team B. If representatives of both
teams make it to the semi-final in different sides of the brackets, the position in the bracket
changes to put them against each other before the final;
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If two athletes (team-mates) are suspected of fixing a fight, they will both be subject
to disqualification from the tournament.
* In suspected cases, the Central Referee must stop the fight and ask the supervision of the Referee
Coordinator. The fight will then continue with the Referee Coordinator reserving the right to disqualify both
competitors if referees consider it an arranged fight.
Listed below are the basic principles of this year’s Championship.
BASIC PRINCIPLES
Hygiene:
All competitors will be checked for the following
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The kimono (GI) is clean and dry;
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Toenails and fingernails must be cut short and clean;
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Long hair must be tied at all times;
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Athletes are not permitted to paint their hair with spray and may be disqualified by the referee
by doing so;
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No wristbands, hairpins, or jewelry of any kind can be worn.
For a full breakdown of the rules and regulations, please visit the following link:
http://www.uaejjf.org/pages/uaejjfRules
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Late Athlete Policy
All athletes should be at the competition venue 45 minutes before their categories are called in. Once the organizers
announce your categories, you should head to the warm-up areas wearing kimonos (GIs) and shoes.
You will only be called a maximum of 3 times. If you don’t show up after the third call, you will be disqualified. If you
have to do anything and won’t be present during the call for any reason, you should inform your bracket caller in charge
of your area.
Athlete Clothing
The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is following the UAEJJF, JJAU and JJIF Rules regarding
kimonos (GIs). Sizes and measurements will be checked following the international standards. You should have a spare
kimono (GI), in case you are told to change your uniform.
Kimonos (GIs): Competitors are required to use kimonos (GIs) with the following specifications:
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The kimono (GI) is clean and dry;
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Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition;
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The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent;
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Colors may be black, white or blue, no combined colors;
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The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended
in front of the body;
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The sleeve should follow the official measures (from the shoulder to the wrist);
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Belt width 4-5cm, with color corresponding to rank tied around the waist with a double knot and tight
enough to secure the GI is closed;
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You are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos (GIs), sleeves or pants that are not of proper length or
with t-shirts underneath the kimono (GI) (except in the female divisions).
Podium
If you are to receive a Championship medal at the Podium, please note that:
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You are not allowed to hold your club t-shirt or teams flag at the podium (only your country’s flag);
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You must be wearing your kimono (GI) to receive the medal;
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You are not permitted to wear any hats, shoes, earphones, sponsors t-shirts or any other form of
advertisements at the podium
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IMPORTANT
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Make sure to have a clean kimono (GI) or a no kimono (GI) uniform in proper condition;
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Make sure to bring a picture ID to the event, the absence of ID can lead to disqualification;
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Make sure to check the schedule on our website at www.uaejjf.org;
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The athletes must keep the kimono (GI) and belt tied to the waist at all times while in the waiting or
competition area;
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The referee makes the final decision and will not tolerate any complaints or make changes to the decision;
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The athletes are not allowed to jump over the fences/barricades in the competition area;
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Make sure to be in the warm-up area at least 45 minutes prior to your bracket schedule. You should be
warmed up by the time your bracket is called;
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Make sure to listen to the division calls on the PA system in the warm-up area;
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At the designated time, go to the warm-up area, wearing your GI and with a picture ID and accreditation
badge;
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In the warm-up area, pay attention to the bracket manager calls;
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After the Bracket Manager calls, he will take you to the concentration area to wait your time to fight. The Mat
Manager will then take you to the competition area for your fight;
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Do NOT remain in the competition area after the end of your fight. Return to the concentration area and
remain there until the Mat Manager calls you for the next round if you won your previous match;
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Be respectful to the staff, officials other athletes and coaches. In turn, they will show you the same courtesy;
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Be respectful to the referees, showing consideration and appreciation for the performance of his or her duties;
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Any disputes regarding matches are to be settled by the Referee. All decisions made by the Referee will be
final;
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Direct all questions to tournament staff at the organizers’ desk. We will do our best to answer your questions
as quickly as possible. Please be patient with questions as there are a lot of competitors at the event. As such
we remain busy throughout the day;
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Please maintain your belongings as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
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foundation in 1971. For 30 years, IPIC, the International Petroleum Investment Company, has
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company has remained true to its founding goal of the betterment of Abu Dhabi’s people and
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