Fujairah: Fujairah will host Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) this weekend at Zayed Sports Complex, as top clubs and academies across the country look to improve their positions in the overall standings.
According to Emirates News Agency, competitions on Saturday, the first day of the event, will feature the Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 categories, while action on Sunday will include the Under-18, Adults, and Masters divisions. This championship format includes athletes from different age groups, providing a platform for varied competition.
No-Gi matches are characterized by their speed and reliance on physical control and quick reactions, as opposed to Gi competition. This format presents a different challenge for athletes, especially as the level of competition intensifies with each round.
Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, noted the strong participation and close competition in previous rounds. He emphasized that Round 3 will continue to build on this momentum. He highlighted the importance of consistency and adaptability, particularly in No-Gi matches, which demand quick decisions and accurate execution, contributing to the overall level of competition.
Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club athlete Ibrahim Al Yassi (purple belt, 69kg) remarked on the need for strong focus and adaptability in this round. He explained that No-Gi matches require athletes to react quickly and read their opponents well, with small details like timing and reaction speed making a significant difference in the closely matched competition.
In the first round of the No-Gi competition, Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club finished at the top of the standings, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Palms Sports Academy in third.
