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UAEJJF Introduces Legend Category as Part of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Season

UAEJJF Introduces Legend Category as Part of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Season

 

UAEJJF has been at the forefront of innovating jiu jitsu. Just earlier this season they introduced some changes regarding national qualifiers in order to spice up the finals and introduce some diversity.

“We are delighted to announce the third season of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. It has been an incredible experience so far in a very short space of time. Last season the Grand Slam was broadcasted to 400 million homes in 85 countries through our 14 partner TV networks around the world, and I say that with pride as this makes the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam the Jiu- Jitsu, “said Mr. Abdulmunam Al Hashemi, President of the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of the United Arab Emirates, President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Union and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Indeed close to a million dollars in rewards will be given out to athletes who win prizes in the upcoming season.  The top three gyms will also receive cash prizes in each city hosting the event and the top contenders will receive awards at the end of the season.

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For the first time in the history of Grand Slam, a new category of ‘Legends’ will be introduced, where veterans of soft art face off in ‘superfights’, as happened in the last editions of the World Pro.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Calendar Jiu-Jitsu World Tour 2017-18:
July 15, 2017 – Tokyo, Japan (Messe Convention Center)
September 23 and 24, 2017- Los Angeles, USA (LA Convention Center)
10, 11 and November 12, 2017 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Carioca Arena)
January 12 and 13, 2018 – Abu Dhabi, USA (IPIC Arena)

March 10 and 11, 2018 – London, UK (Copper Box Arena)