Mizoram delivered an impressive performance at the 1st North-East Ju-Jitsu Championship held in Guwahati, Assam, from January 31 to February 2, winning a total of nine medals — six gold and three bronzes. The state was represented by a six-member contingent comprising five athletes and one coach, deputed by the Ju-Jitsu Association of Mizoram (JAM). JAM covered the team’s travel, accommodation, food and local logistics expenses.
Mizoram’s athletes competed across multiple formats of the sport and emerged as one of the most successful teams at the championship. Ju-Jitsu as a martial art includes three major competitive disciplines: Ne-Waza (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), Contact Fighting (under MMA rules), and the Fighting System, which combines striking and grappling techniques. The sport is widely regarded as one of the fastest-growing martial arts globally and is valued for its effectiveness in self-defense and mixed martial arts (MMA). The championship brought together athletes from across the North-East, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport in the region.
In Mizoram, Ju-Jitsu has been steadily gaining ground due to the sustained efforts of trainers and organizers, enabling athletes to compete at regional and national-level tournaments. The discipline is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, acknowledged by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and has already been included as a medal event at the Asian Games.
