Bahrain's Ahmed Al-Aradi claimed the host's first gold medal of the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championships ©JJAU

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Athletes from Kazakhstan and Mongolia in action today in fighting ju-jitsu ©JJAU
Athletes from Kazakhstan and Mongolia in action today in fighting ju-jitsu ©JJAU
Thailand were by far the most successful nation today in fighting ju-jitsu ©JJAU
Thailand were by far the most successful nation today in fighting ju-jitsu ©JJAU
A mark of respect between athletes at the start of the bout is a common sign in ju-jitsu ©JJAU
A mark of respect between athletes at the start of the bout is a common sign in ju-jitsu ©JJAU
Bahrain's Ahmed Al-Aradi celebrated his men's over-94kg gold medal - a marquee win for the host nation ©JJAU
Bahrain's Ahmed Al-Aradi celebrated his men's over-94kg gold medal - a marquee win for the host nation ©JJAU
Thai athletes, coaches and officials celebrated a very successful day for the nation ©JJAU
Thai athletes, coaches and officials celebrated a very successful day for the nation ©JJAU
Fighting ju-jitsu is a contact discipline which allows punches and kicks as well as other traditional moves ©JJAU
Fighting ju-jitsu is a contact discipline which allows punches and kicks as well as other traditional moves ©JJAU
Landing an opponent to the floor in a takedown gives a player two points ©JJAU
Landing an opponent to the floor in a takedown gives a player two points ©JJAU