Dubai: In the Al Ali family, jiu-jitsu has become a shared passion, with four brothers aged between six and 16 all embracing the sport, preparing for competitions and supporting one another along the way. This week, the siblings have reunited at the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, marking how one boy's introduction to the sport five years ago has developed into a family-wide passion.
For Ghanim, Nasser, Khaled and Mansour, jiu-jitsu is a regular part of family life. Although each has different training commitments, coaches and personal targets, they are united by their enthusiasm for the sport and the opportunity to compete against athletes from around the world.
The family's journey started with eldest brother Ghanim, who first encountered jiu-jitsu at school when he was 11. His natural ability and eagerness to learn quickly caught the attention of his coaches, and it was not long before he began entering competitions.
Now 16, Ghanim has progressed to become a member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team and has already collected several medals. Among his achievements are gold at the 2025 Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship and bronze at the 2026 edition.
Inspired by their older brother's dedication and success, his three younger siblings soon decided they wanted to follow the same path.
