Indigo Fitness has signed a Sponsorship agreement in support of British Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the largest and most popular martial art in the Army and Defence. This is a landmark contract and the first time an Army Martial Art has been sponsored.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Dave Campey MBE, Secretary Army Martial Arts comments “BJJ participation has boomed over the last few years and the Army BJJ global reach and reputation when coupled with the generous financial backing provided by Indigofitness will enable much more opportunities for our athletes to compete and succeed at elite events both on the international and national stage.”
In addition Lt Col (MAA) Mark Field RAPTC Chair, Army Judo Association echo’s
“A huge thank you from all the team here. Army BJJ are going from strength to strength, and Indigo generosity will certainly impact positively towards this continued trajectory, its future success and the wider profile of Army Sport and BJJ. A win-win for all.”
Indigo will be working closely with Lt.Col Shamus Kelly, Army BJJ Lead and the Army team now able to fight at the IBJJF World Masters Championship Aug 2023 in Las Vegas following Indigo’s offer of support.
Indigo Managing Director Rob Coleman adds, our sponsorship goes beyond the financial as we will be bringing wider support through our Sports science technology to benefit the army team as well, something they will not of seen before. This will include digital movement screening able to predict the likelihood of injury allowing the opportunity for mitigation prior to the competition in Vegas. Indigo are able to leverage our wide capability and knowledge not just gained as an MOD approved contractor but what we have learned from operating in elite sport over the past 25 years.
BJJ is ground based fighting system designed to neutralise a physically bigger and stronger opponent. The ability to control and neutralise the threat posed by an adversary without causing them long term harm makes it a highly desirable capability for soldiers, with many Army units training regularly. Jiu-Jitsu is also a highly completive combat sport, it applies the takedowns and throws from wrestling and judo and combines them with a complex ground fighting system particularly useful to soldiers in close combat situations.
