OPEN FOR THRILLS ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM MIAMI
The 2020/2021 season debut proved Jiu Jitsu is stronger than ever as hundreds of elite athletes showcased their talents in Florida WORDS: Ivan Trindade | IMAGES: Ane Nunes, Ivan Trindade
The world was shut down. Countries closed its borders, people were told to stay home. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, all competitions were cancelled. As the days turned into weeks and then months, the AJP kept working to find a way to safely offer athletes and fans its trademark high level events. After six months of lockdown, Jiu Jitsu shone a light at the end of the tunnel. The AJP was able to announce the date of the 2020/2021 season debut. The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami was scheduled September 27, 2020, at the Miami International Airport Convention Center. With all the safety measures in place, athletes, officials and press representatives were welcomed for an event that represented the resilience of Jiu Jitsu. In the following pages, we will relive the thrills of a historical day in the USA.
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