One month from today, Jiu-Jitsu will enter a new phase in its development in the Middle East. The Asian Super Cup, scheduled for this coming December 12th- 13th, will award US$ 38,000 in prizes to athletes from white to black belt.
The event is open to anyone from any academy or country. The winners of the white and blue belt categories will receive US$ 1400 and winners from purple to black belts will get US$ 2800. Black belt Carlao Santos, head of Emirates Team and organizer of the cup talked about the event and also of the current status of Jiu-Jitsu in the UAE. For more info and to read his interview go to www.emiratesone.blogspot.com.