Mother Of The Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup To Showcase UAE Women's Talent This Weekend

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has confirmed that arrangements are complete for the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 31st January and 1st February, at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi, bringing together leading women athletes from clubs and academies across the country.

The two-day championship features multiple age groups, starting on Saturday with Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 divisions, then continuing on Sunday with Under 18 and Adults categories. The event is considered one of the key fixtures on the Federation’s annual calendar for women’s jiu-jitsu.

The structure of the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup has been designed to give young and adult athletes a clear pathway. Younger age groups open the programme, followed by older competitors on the second day, allowing clubs and families to focus on different brackets while tracking performances across all divisions.

The Federation views the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup as a major driver for women’s sport, providing a formal stage where athletes can test skills, push standards, and gain experience. The tournament also supports the wider goal of strengthening women’s jiu-jitsu in the UAE over the long term, from grassroots to elite levels.

Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said, "The Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup is a central part of the Federation’s plan to further develop women’s jiu-jitsu. It offers a strong competitive environment where athletes can test their abilities and gain valuable experience."As the UAE celebrates the Year of the Family, the championship highlights the important role families play in supporting athletes and encouraging them to continue improving. It also reflects the Federation’s commitment to increasing female participation and developing a new generation of athletes capable of competing at the highest level."

For many competitors, the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup is seen as a key target each season. Alanoud Ibrahim Abdulla Alharbi, a purple belt from Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club who will compete in the Adults category, added, "Competing at the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup is an important goal for every athlete. The championship is highly competitive and holds strong importance. Preparations have been intense, and I am looking forward to performing well and helping my team defend the title."

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has set aside AED 270,000 in prize money for the championship, allocated to winning clubs and academies across all age groups. At the end of the second day, an award ceremony will honour the best-performing teams, underlining the importance of collective results alongside individual achievements.

Previous editions show how strongly clubs target the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup. Baniyas secured the overall title last time, with Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club taking second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club finishing third, highlighting the competitive depth in women’s jiu-jitsu across the UAE as the new event approaches.

With inputs from WAM