Yuki Takahashi

Yuki Takahashi made history as the first Japanese competitor to sign an exclusive contract with Polaris, a landmark moment for Japanese grapplers in the European submission wrestling scene. The signing reflects both the growing global reach of Polaris and the rising international profile of Japanese BJJ and grappling talent, marking a genuine shift in how European promotions engage with athletes from Japan.

The exclusive contract places Takahashi among an elite group of athletes representing the Polaris brand — a distinction that carries considerable weight in the European grappling community. For Japanese competitors who have long sought greater visibility on the international circuit, the signing signals a meaningful change in the landscape of professional submission wrestling.

Polaris 31 Debut

Takahashi's journey on the European grappling stage began at Polaris 31, held in Doncaster, England on February 8, 2025. In his promotional debut, he submitted Jake Goldthorpe with an ankle lock — a decisive, technically sharp performance that validated the significance of his historic signing and announced his arrival on the Polaris roster with authority.

EBI 24 Bantamweight Championship

Building on the momentum of his Polaris debut, Takahashi claimed the EBI 24 Bantamweight Championship in July 2025, adding a major title to his résumé and cementing his standing as one of the most accomplished Japanese grapplers competing at the international level. The EBI title win underscored the consistency and competitive quality that defined his rise, confirming that his Polaris signing was the beginning of a compelling chapter in professional submission wrestling.