Dubai, UAE – The global jiu-jitsu community has a new digital hub. Ujitsu, recently launched in the UAE, is the world’s first unified platform designed to connect athletes, coaches, academies, and events across the sport. By combining community-driven features with AI-powered tools, Ujitsu aims to become the long-term digital backbone of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
Built on the UAE’s deep roots in the sport, the app addresses a major challenge facing the global community: the lack of a centralized platform for practitioners, coaches, and event organisers. With an estimated 20 million practitioners worldwide and over 125,000 based in the UAE, jiu-jitsu has grown into one of the fastest-expanding sports globally, supported locally by government initiatives, elite academies, and tournaments like the Abu Dhabi World Pro and Grand Slam.
A Platform Designed for the Community
Ujitsu offers a comprehensive suite of features for practitioners at every level. Users can:
- Discover academies and training partners
- Track personal progress, belt promotions, and competition results
- Access AI-driven guidance for coaching, nutrition, and conditioning
- Manage events and competitions
- Connect with coaches, sparring partners, and sponsors
The app caters to everyone—from beginners seeking their first academy, to competitors travelling for tournaments, to coaches managing daily operations. Functional tools like Find and Invite Sparring Partners encourage collaboration both locally and while travelling.
AI-Powered Support for Athletes
Ujitsu integrates smart features such as Coach AI, Nutrition AI, and Body AI, offering personalized guidance to support skill development, recovery, and holistic wellness. These features ensure that athletes have access to professional-grade insights and recommendations directly through the platform.
The People Driving Ujitsu
Ujitsu is built by practitioners for practitioners and is supported by world-class ambassadors who embody the discipline and ethos of the sport. Among them:
- João Miyao, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, renowned for his innovative guard systems and victories at the Abu Dhabi World Pro and Grand Slam
- Daniel “220v”, four-time Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion and multiple-time IBJJF titleholder, representing the next generation of jiu-jitsu talent
Daniel shares, “Jiu-jitsu is about long-term growth, discipline, and learning every day. Ujitsu supports that journey by helping athletes stay connected, focused, and organised.”
Building a Sustainable Future
Unlike short-term apps, Ujitsu is positioned as long-term infrastructure for the global jiu-jitsu ecosystem. By enabling verified profiles, trusted connections, and community-led growth, the platform aims to strengthen the sport worldwide.
Currently expanding across Europe and the United States, Ujitsu continues to evolve in line with the real-world practices of athletes, coaches, and academies. Rooted in the UAE and built around community, the platform promises a more connected and sustainable future for jiu-jitsu globally.
Athletes, coaches, and partners can explore the platform and join the community by downloading the Ujitsu app here: https://ujitsu.com/download