FAB Jiu-jitsu Academy perfect breeding ground to nurture talent

Palacios cemented his side’s lead with a curling effort from inside the box nine minutes ater the hour mark; Rahimi turned from a provider to a scorer to fire a spectacular first-time volley into the top corner of the net

respective bodies to present one of the best seasons in terms of the technical performance & the tough competitions among participating teams. He said that technical success in the stadium depends mainly on the administrative success, distinctive management, nomination of the best players and smooth dealing with the various challenges throughout the season.

The meeting was held in the presence of Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC; Naser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of DSC, besides Shabab Al Ahli’s delegation members -- Major General Tilal Ahmed Al Shinqiti, D Khalid Al Zahid, Majid Sultan, Mohammed Hamdoun and Ahmed Shah.

Matar Al Tayer talked to the Club’s administrators and players on the most eminent stages during the competition, particularly ater the confirmation of the winning of the title, following the Team’s victory vs Baniyas counterpart 2-1 in the 25th round of the competition, and consequently the launch of the celebrations besides pasting of the Club’s logo on the façade of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Festival City, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, the smart signboards of all roads in Dubai and other several landmarks in Emirate.

In conclusion of the meeting, Tayer, accompanied by the Club’s administrators and players, cut a large cake, holding the Club’s logo and captured memorial photo with the Club’s delegation and the Golden Trophy of the League.

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation has reported impressive success and growth in its student body since signing a landmark sponsorship agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

The partnership, which includes the bank receiving naming rights for the Academy based in Zayed Sports City, has contributed to offering top-quality training to students, supporting the development of Jiu-jitsu in the region.

Since the agreement between FAB and UAEJJF was signed in January this year, the FAB Jiu-jitsu Academy has experienced a significant increase in the number of students, with a growth rate of 40 percent. Currently, over 2000 students, aged between 4 and 16, atend daily classes. Atracting talents

This remarkable development offers a powerful endorsement of the bank’s community initiatives to support sports in general, and jiu-jitsu in particular.

Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation, said, “The partnership and cooperation agreement between the Federation and FAB has provided an ideal framework for the growth of the Academy, resulting in its impressive success in atracting a large number of sports enthusiasts and talented individuals.”

“The FAB Jiu-jitsu Academy plays an important role in supporting jiu-jitsu in the UAE and complements the Federation’s efforts to promote the sport and expand its reach by providing its members with high-quality training, nurturing and developing their talents, and preparing them for successful professional careers, which in turn contributes to the consolidation of its various achievements,” he added.

The Academy has made significant additions and changes since the agreement, including opening new classes at weekends and hiring new coaches to meet the increasing demand. Currently, the Academy provides 50 training sessions per week and employs eight experienced coaches who are competent in keeping pace with international practices.

The Academy’s students have also achieved outstanding results in recent tournaments. The age group of 4 to 15 won several accolades, which underscores the excellent training and development provided by the Academy.

Futoon Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Consumer Banking at FAB, said, “FAB recognises the importance of health and fitness to the wellbeing of our community, and we are thrilled to see the positive impact of our partnership with UAEJJF. Our commitment to supporting the growth of the Jiu-jitsu community in Abu Dhabi has proved an outstanding success, and we are proud to be associated with one of the leading academies in the region.”

The FAB Jiu-jitsu Academy provides a worldclass training environment for aspiring champions, featuring a team of expert coaches with diverse backgroundsandextensiveexperiencefromvarious schools worldwide, particularly in Latin America and Europe. One of the coaches, Michael Ramos from Brazil, has 17 years of coaching experience and earned his black belt in 2017.