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Liyah is a specialized academy in Jiu-Jitsu, founded by Saudi players who are passionate about the sport and decided to turn their passion into a national effort that produces generations of champions to raise the flag of the country in major forums.
Our Vision
To be a leader in preparing professional jiu-jitsu champions who possess high competence and sportsmanship, contributing to raising the Kingdom's standing in regional and international sporting arenas.
Our Mission
We seek to develop the physical and mental capabilities of jiu-jitsu practitioners through professional training programs, specialized technical supervision, and a professional environment that fosters the values of discipline, determination, and commitment to excellence.
Our values and goals
Professionalism
Commitment to the highest standards of performance and training.
Discipline
Building a sports mentality based on self-discipline and hard work.
Respect
Instilling values of respect among players, coaches, and competitors.
Excellence
Constantly striving for development, improvement, and achievement.
Strategic objectives
1- Scouting, adopting, and developing players capable of competing locally and internationally through high-level training programs.
2- Establishing an integrated training environment that combines physical, mental, and tactical development.
3- Developing local training capabilities and attracting international talent to enhance the quality of technical performance.
4- Building strategic partnerships with sports institutions and specialized academies inside and outside the Kingdom.
5- Promoting the culture of jiu-jitsu in the community and encouraging younger generations to practice it.
6- Achieving organizational and financial sustainability for the club through investment programs and sports sponsorships.
Technical management
Muhammad bin Harimel
A professional athlete and member of the Saudi national team, he trained at leading world-class Jiu-Jitsu academies in the United States (AOJ Academy, ATOS Academy). His exposure to international athletes both inside and outside the Kingdom gave him extensive experience and a deep understanding of training methods and systems. His career has been marked by numerous local and international achievements, such as:
• 1st Place – Saudi Games 2024, 2023 (77 kg).
• 1st Place – Abu Dhabi World Pro AJP 2024 – Blue Belt (77 kg).
• 3rd Place – JJIF World Championship U21 2023 (77 kg).
• 1st Place – Miami Grand Slam 2023 (AJP) – Blue Belt (77 kg).
• Gold Medal – American National 2024 – Blue Belt (Open Weight).
• Gold Medal – American National 2024 (No-Gi) – Blue Belt (80 kg).
• Gold Medal – Sacramento Open 2024 – Blue Belt (76 kg).
• Gold Medal – Kansas City Open 2023 – Blue Belt (76 kg).
• Two Gold Medals – San Diego Open 2024 – Blue Belt:
* 82.5 kg weight class
* Open Weight.
• Gold Medal – Orange County Open 2024 (No-Gi) – Blue Belt (80 kg).
• Gold Medal – Orange County Open 2024 – Blue Belt (Open Weight).
Khaled Al-Makeenzi
A member of the Saudi national team and a professional coach, he trained at the world-renowned AOJ Academy in the United States under the guidance of world champions. This experience provided him with extensive expertise in developing training curricula and strategic training plans.
Key International Achievements:
• 1st Place – AJP Championship, Purple Belt – Asia (2025).
• 1st Place – AJP Championship, Blue Belt – Europe (2023).
• 1st Place – AJP Championship, Blue Belt – Africa (2023).
• 1st Place – AJP Championship, Blue Belt – Amman, Jordan (2024).
• 1st Place – Saudi Games Qualifiers, Mixed Belts, 77 kg (2024).
• 1st Place – Saudi Games Qualifiers, Mixed Belts, 66 kg (2024).
• 3rd Place – Saudi Games, 66 kg (2023).
• 1st Place – Saudi National Championship, Purple Belt, 69 kg – three times (2025).
• 1st Place – Saudi National Championship, Blue Belt, 69 kg – twice (2024).