The seventh edition of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Championships began today in Bangkok ©JJAU

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Following the 30-strong parade of nations, Ju-Jitsu International Federation President Panagiotis Theodoropoulos declared the event officially open ©JJAU
Following the 30-strong parade of nations, Ju-Jitsu International Federation President Panagiotis Theodoropoulos declared the event officially open ©JJAU
Thailand sit atop the medals table after day one with 11 golds, five silvers, and 10 bronzes ©JJAU
Thailand sit atop the medals table after day one with 11 golds, five silvers, and 10 bronzes ©JJAU
All of Kazakhstan's four gold medals came in the men's divisions, with Samat Sarsenuly, centre left, leading a one-two in the under-56-kilograms event ©JJAU
All of Kazakhstan's four gold medals came in the men's divisions, with Samat Sarsenuly, centre left, leading a one-two in the under-56-kilograms event ©JJAU
Vietnam's two triumphs see them third in the medals table, with Phung Thi Hue, centre, winning the first gold of the day in the women's under-45kg division ©JJAU
Vietnam's two triumphs see them third in the medals table, with Phung Thi Hue, centre, winning the first gold of the day in the women's under-45kg division ©JJAU
The crowd at Rangsit University in Bangkok were treated on day one as athletes did not hold back in pursuit of gold, pulling off some audacious moves on the way ©JJAU
The crowd at Rangsit University in Bangkok were treated on day one as athletes did not hold back in pursuit of gold, pulling off some audacious moves on the way ©JJAU
In addition to their dominance in the fighting disciplines, Thailand monopolised the show events ©JJAU
In addition to their dominance in the fighting disciplines, Thailand monopolised the show events ©JJAU
The host nation secured all three titles available in the men's, women's, and mixed disciplines to extend their overall lead ©JJAU
The host nation secured all three titles available in the men's, women's, and mixed disciplines to extend their overall lead ©JJAU
Show ju-jitsu is aimed at presenting a free choreography of defence actions of one 
athlete against attacks from another athlete of the same team, with pairs allowed to use props to help illustrate their narrative ©JJAU
Show ju-jitsu is aimed at presenting a free choreography of defence actions of one athlete against attacks from another athlete of the same team, with pairs allowed to use props to help illustrate their narrative ©JJAU
Competition is due to continue tomorrow with seven gold medals set to be won ©JJAU
Competition is due to continue tomorrow with seven gold medals set to be won ©JJAU