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Combat Sports
1 players
indoor
glove, belt
10 essential rules
Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) is the professional jiu-jitsu circuit operated by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF). AJP rose to prominence by operating the Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship (the highest-prize-purse BJJ tournament in the world) and an extensive Grand Slam circuit with s...
2 points: Takedown, Sweep, Knee-on-Belly; 3 points: Guard Pass; 4 points: Mount, Back Mount
White Belt: 4 min; Blue: 5 min; Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 8 min (10 min for major tournaments); If tied: referee decision based on points, advantages, penalties
Stalling, fleeing match, illegal grip → penalties; 4 penalties = DQ; Advantage awarded for near-completion of scoring moves; tiebreaker only
Gi (Kimono): AJP-approved gi; colored belt indicating rank; No-Gi: rashguard + shorts/grappling pants; Gi colors: white, blue, or black
Standard 8m × 8m AJP-approved tatami; multiple mats at Grand Slam events; Center match area with marked outer safety zone; Mat material: at least 4 cm tatami-style thickness
Two competitors per match; Weight classes (Adult Male, kg): -56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -94, -120; Belt classification: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black (recognized via UAEJJF + IBJJF cross-recognition)
White Belt: 4 min; Blue: 5 min; Purple: 6 min; Brown: 7 min; Black: 8 min (10 min for major tournaments); If tied: referee decision based on points, advantages, penalties; 2 points: Takedown, Sweep, Knee-on-Belly
Decision priority: submission > points > advantages > penalties > referee decision; AJP Tour points: each Grand Slam round contributes ranking points; year-end championship tour standings; World Pro Championship: highest annual purse in BJJ (~$50K+ for gold)
Stalling: verbal warning → penalty; repeated = DQ; Fleeing: exiting match area without tactical reason = penalty; Illegal submissions for belt/age: immediate DQ if applied
Same injury profile as BJJ generally: joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, knee), occasional concussion. AJP belt-graded submission restrictions enforced; high-risk submissions (heel hooks, knee reaps, twisters) only legal at higher belt levels in specific no-gi categories.
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