The Second Jeddah Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 will get under way in Jeddah on June 24. The tournament aims to spread a culture of self-defense, discipline and respect, and to build strong, dedicated athletes who can raise the nation's standing on the international stage.

Jiu-jitsu is one of the world's best-known martial arts. It is suitable for all ages and both genders and offers physical, mental and social benefits. The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Federation is responsible for developing and promoting the sport across the Kingdom at all levels, and is working to make Saudi athletes a dominant force in international competition.

Jiu-jitsu is a form of self-defense that originated and developed in Japan. The name means "the gentle art" in Japanese, and the discipline relies on techniques that immobilize an opponent in order to subdue and control them. It evolved among Japan's samurai warriors during the 17th century.