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At least 100 Arab martial artists converged in Abu Dhabi on 20 September to take part in the first Jiu Jitsu Arab Open Cup. Jiu jitsu has gained many followers in the UAE and across the Arab states recently. It is even practiced in some high schools in Abu Dhabi. “Many schools in Abu Dhabi are doing jiu jitsu and this event is to promote them to make them more exited and engaged, to make them improve and to reach the international level”, said the director of the event, Juce Juniour. Abu Dhabi officials plan to take jiu jitsu to universities. The biggest and most respected martial arts schools in the country such as al-Jazira, al-Ain, al-Wahda and al-Wasl have also started jiu jitsu courses. Muhammad al-Ballushi, one of the competitors, says jiu jitsu makes him feel confident and strong. “I started doing jiu jitsu because I liked the sport itself. Then I realized that it also makes me stronger mentally. Now I am sure I can defend myself.” “This kind of sport teaches y...

Mixed Martial Arts fighters from 11 countries spar it out in the ring in Moscow, including Russian Musa MusA-laev against seven-time jiu-jitsu champion Kornel Zapadka. Musa Musalaev, Russian MMA fighter (speaking Russian): “When my trainer asked, ‘why are you not taking a towel?’ I replied, ‘I can't fight two rounds with this guy. He's a really serious opponent. I'll have to break something or I won't get anything out of the fight!’” Yana Kunitskaya, Russian MMA boxer (speaking Russian): “I actually prefer fewer women in the sport. I prefer it to be just me among all these men.” Story Russian Mixed Martial Arts fighter Musa MusA-laev took on seven-time jiu-jitsu champion Kornel Zapadka in Moscow on Saturday night. Musalaev's entry into the ring was as baffling as it was astounding, with girls dressed in traditional Tatarstan gowns flanking him from left and right, as the bemused Zapadka looked on. Indeed, the almost over the top presentation was in line wi...