The UKBJJA is a not-for profit organisation which aims to provide a governance structure for the sport and martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), that promotes and develops the sport while allowing individual clubs and practitioners the space and freedom to practice the martial art in the way they enjoy. Formed in 2013, it provides direction and safeguards for a sport which is rapidly expanding in the UK. The association’s goal is to foster the development the of BJJ at elite, community and grassroots levels, raising the profile of the sport but also providing pathways for development and involvement across communities in the UK.