Est. 2024 · Pan-India

Shaping the Future
of Jiu-Jitsu in India.

A national, non-regulatory, development-focused federation dedicated to education, inclusion, athlete development, and social impact through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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About

A Federation Built for Impact.

"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — a discipline rooted in technique, leverage, patience, problem-solving, and adaptability."

ABJJF is a non-governmental, development-focused federation dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ecosystem across India. We nurture athletes at every level — from grassroots to elite — while creating structured pathways for coaches, referees, and leaders. Rooted in empowerment, education, and ethical sport, ABJJF exists to grow the art of Jiu-Jitsu for people of all abilities, backgrounds, and ambitions.

Development & Promotion Federation

Platform for Empowerment & Inclusion

Structured Athlete Development Pathway

Mental Well-Being & Ethical Sport

Vision

Building a Holistic
Jiu-Jitsu Ecosystem.

ABJJF integrates sport, inclusion, education, employment, mental resilience, environmental responsibility, and elite performance into one unified mission.

Athlete Development

Clear development roadmaps from grassroots to elite levels, with mentorship and athlete welfare support throughout the journey.

School Integration & Anti-Bullying

Promoting BJJ in schools as an educational and character-building activity — fostering self-control, confidence, and empathy in youth.

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Adaptive BJJ programs enabling participation by PwDs as athletes, instructors, referees, administrators, and educators.

Women's Safety & Leadership

Creating safe, inclusive training environments, promoting women-led coaching, and offering structured self-defence programs.

Education & Employment Pathways

Structured pathways for coach and referee education, sports administration, youth leadership, and fitness roles.

Mental Well-Being & Adult Practice

Promoting Jiu-Jitsu as a lifelong practice for stress management, mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical fitness.

Environmental Responsibility

Tree plantation drives, Adopt-a-Tree initiatives, and environmental education aligned with BJJ values of patience and growth.

High-Performance Excellence

Guiding elite athletes through ethical, transparent pathways to national and international championships.

The Federation

Structure Built on Integrity & Purpose.

2026

Established

Founded with a non-regulatory, development-first mandate for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India.

Pan-India

Reach

Building affiliate academy networks across states to ensure nationwide access and representation.

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Program Pillars

From grassroots youth programs to elite performance, PwD inclusion, and women's leadership initiatives.

Zero

Doping Tolerance

Committed to clean, fair, and ethical sport — aligned with national and international anti-doping principles.

ABJJF is a non-governmental, non-regulatory, and non-exclusive body dedicated to the development, promotion, education, and social impact of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India. It does not claim statutory authority or sole governance over the sport.

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The Art in Practice.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a discipline accessible across ages, genders, and physical abilities — built on technique, leverage, patience, and adaptability.