Mohammed Alhajri and Abdul Haldara compete in the Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Junior Open. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Abdulla Al Blooshi and Eisa Al Hajeri compete in the semi final white infant to 46.5 kg event. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Jaber Al Darei, the first Emirati referee, was busy at the Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Junior Open. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Mohammed Alhajri and Abdul Haldara compete in the Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Junior Open. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Hareb Abdulrahman, red, and Abdulla Al Amar meet on the floor. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Mohammed Alhajri and Abdul Haldara compete in the Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Junior Open. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Ali Taha Alhashmi is congratulated by his father after he won first place and took the gold in the white belt junior 62k in the Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Junior Open. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015
Khaled Adel Alhammadi took first place in the 34.5k grey belt. Delores Johnson / The National / September 20, 2015