How many BJJ academies are in United Arab Emirates?

There are 81 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies across 2 states in United Arab Emirates.

Which states in United Arab Emirates have the most BJJ academies?

The states with the most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in United Arab Emirates are: Dubai (56 academies), Abu Dhabi (25 academies).

Are there BJJ tournaments or events in United Arab Emirates?

Yes — there are 11 upcoming BJJ events listed in United Arab Emirates. See the upcoming events section for dates and venues.

Where can I train BJJ in United Arab Emirates?

You can train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2 states across United Arab Emirates. Browse the states above to find an academy near you.

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BJJ Academies in United Arab Emirates.

The UAE is unique on the BJJ world map: government-funded infrastructure has made jiu-jitsu a national project. The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) was founded in 1998 by HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the first ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship held in Abu Dhabi that March. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) was established in November 2012 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) runs the global AJP Tour — Grand Slams, Continental Pros, and the World Pro.

Abu Dhabi is the country's center of gravity. The Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship is held annually at Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City — the 17th edition in November 2025 drew roughly 10,000 athletes from 130+ countries. The Abu Dhabi Education Council added jiu-jitsu to public-school curriculum starting in 2008; Palms Sports (ADX:PALMS), the publicly-listed company that runs the School Jiu-Jitsu Program, reported 59,000+ students across 125 schools in 2022/23.

The academy map mirrors the federation map. In Abu Dhabi: Palms Sports / Team 777 (the federation's competition club) and Commando Group, recent Abu Dhabi World Pro and World Masters medal-table leaders. Dubai hosts the team-affiliate layer: Gracie Barra Dubai, Gracie Humaita Dubai (Al Wasl Road, Al Safa 1), Roger Gracie Academy Dubai (The Forge, Al Barsha, opened July 8, 2022), Renzo Gracie Academy Dubai, Alliance Dubai, Atos Jiu-Jitsu Dubai, and Team Nogueira Dubai.

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25 academies

Abu Dhabi

56 academies

Dubai

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