Турнир приуроченный ко дню Республики Казахстан
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Description
Athletes from other countries can pay the registration fee in cash at the weigh-in.
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1. LOCATION OF THE COMPETITION
Almaty Sadu arena
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2. COMPETITION PROGRAM AND REGULATIONS
23 October 2026 - Participants arrive, athletes weigh-in
24 October 2026 - First day of competition
9:00 - The competition begins.
25 October 2026 - Second day of competition
9:00 - The competition begins.
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3. Weight categories NEWAZA / FIGHTING
Men/Boys:
U14 - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 69+
U16 - 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 77+
U18 - 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 85+
Adult (+18) - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Master (+35) - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Female/Girls:
U14 - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 57+
U16 - 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 63+
U18 - 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Adult (+18) - 45, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Weight categories BRAZIL SYSTEM/ NO GI
Men/Boys:
Kids 1 - 16, 18, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 36+
Kids 2 - 18, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 40+
Kids 3 - 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 44+
U12 - 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 52+
U14 - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 69+
U16 - 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 77+
U18 - 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 85+
Adult (+18) - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Master 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Female/Girls:
Kids 1 - 16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 32, 32+
Kids 2 - 17, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 36+
Kids 3 - 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 40+
U12 - 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 48+
U14 - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 57+
U16 - 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 63+
U18 - 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Adult (+18) - 45, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Notes:
- For children aged 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 years, a festival system is applied (4 athletes in each bracket, two third places) – only for white belts.
- Registration to older division is possible only with written consent from both the coach and the parents.
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4. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- Participants must complete mandatory registration on the website Smoothcomp.com by the specified deadline
- An athlete is considered registered only after payment confirmation.
- A portrait photo of the athlete must be uploaded for identification.
- Registration is based on the athlete's birth year, not their actual age.
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5. REGISTRATION.
Terms of registration and cost:
- Early check-in (September 2 - September 17 11:59 pm):
13,000 tenge for one section, 25,000 tenge for two sections, 38,000 tenge for three sections
- Standard registration (September 18, 00:00 to October 17, 23:59):
18,000 tenge for one section, 35,000 tenge for two sections, 53,000 for three sections.
- Late check-in (from 18 October 00:00 to 22 October 23:59)
25,000 tenge for one section, 48,000 tenge for two sections, 74,000 for three sections.
- After the registration is closed, athletes who did not have time to register/pay can contact the organizers. The contribution amount will be 40.000tg.
Specify the amount of payment / then in the SECTION (MESSAGE TO SELLER) specify the athlete's data /
EXAMPLE: Name, Weight, Age, Belt.
(Nurlan Sultan, 56 kg, 12 years old, yellow belt)
- Payment is confirmed within 1-2 days according to the collected payments.
- There is a separate payment for each registration.
- Contact information for sending checks: 87776756468
RETURNS!
After the registration is closed and on the day of weighing, the contribution is not returned!
The fee is refunded in case of injury or illness, upon provision of a certificate from a doctor.
Upon return, a commission of 2000 tenge is withheld.
After closing the registration 100% return only if the athlete is alone in the category and if it is not possible to combine with other categories. Only with independent appeal of parents/athletes/coaches. The organizers do not notify athletes in advance about the absence of rivals in the category! Please follow the registrations yourself. The fee is returned only until the end of the tournament.
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6. WEIGH-IN
- Weigh-ins will be STRICTLY conducted in shorts and a T-shirt.
- Participants must have an ID (ID card, birth certificate, passport; photos and digital documents are allowed).
- Girls will weigh-in WITHOUT WAITING IN LINE.
- Weight allowance:
- 1 kg – for age categories 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 years
- 500 g – for age categories 12-13, 14-15 years
The weigh-in schedule will be published on Instagram: @jj_kaz
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7. PENALTIES AND RULES
- The fine for transferring to the next or a lower category (if the athlete does not meet the declared category) is 50% of the standard registration fee (8,000 KZT).
- The minimum number of athletes to form a division is 3 people. If this is not met, the divisions will be combined at the discretion of the organizers.
- Athletes who have not completed electronic registration on the website will not be allowed to participate in the competition.
- Organizers reserve the right to disqualify athletes for rule violations and non-compliance with the order.
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8. GENERAL RULES
If an athlete fails to show up within 2 minutes, he/she loses the meet.
Responsibility for getting to the tatami on time lies with the coaches and athletes. Volunteers help the organizers, but are not responsible for tardiness.
Citizens of one country are not allowed to register under the flag of another country
Athletes with experience in other types of martial arts (more than 2-3 years), holders of sports titles in other types of martial arts. Cannot participate among white belts and beginners. When identifying/contacting other athletes/parents/coaches, the athlete will be disqualified or transferred to another belt at the discretion of the organizers.
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Kimono is allowed in - Black, white, blue colors. To perform in the NO GI section - the presence of shorts is mandatory!
Divisions
- Boys Gi$10
- Girls Gi$10
- Female/Girls Ne-Waza$20
- Men/Boys Ne-Waza$20
- Female/Girls NO GI$10
- Men/Boys NO GI$10
Organizer
KAZAKHSTAN JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the tournament held?
The competition is at Almaty Sadu arena. Participants arrive and weigh in on 23 October 2026, with competition days on 24 October 2026 and 25 October 2026.
What time does the competition start?
The competition begins at 9:00 on 24 October 2026 and at 9:00 on 25 October 2026.
What are the registration periods and fees?
Early check-in is September 2 - September 17 11:59 pm: 13,000 tenge for one section, 25,000 tenge for two sections, 38,000 tenge for three sections. Standard registration is September 18, 00:00 to October 17, 23:59: 18,000 tenge for one section, 35,000 tenge for two sections, 53,000 for three sections. Late check-in is from 18 October 00:00 to 22 October 23:59: 25,000 tenge for one section, 48,000 tenge for two sections, 74,000 for three sections.
Can athletes register or pay after registration closes?
After registration is closed, athletes who did not register or pay can contact the organizers. The contribution amount will be 40.000tg.
How is registration completed and confirmed?
Participants must complete mandatory registration on Smoothcomp.com by the specified deadline, upload a portrait photo, and are considered registered only after payment confirmation. Payment is confirmed within 1-2 days according to the collected payments, and there is a separate payment for each registration.
What payment details are provided?
The description provides a payment link and asks athletes to specify the athlete’s data in the “message to seller” section, for example: name, weight, age, and belt. Contact information for sending checks is 87776756468, and athletes from other countries can pay the registration fee in cash at the weigh-in.
What is the refund policy?
After registration is closed and on the day of weighing, the contribution is not returned. The fee is refunded in case of injury or illness with a doctor’s certificate, with a 2000 tenge commission withheld. After registration closes, a 100% return is available only if the athlete is alone in the category and cannot be combined with other categories, only by independent appeal of parents, athletes, or coaches, and only until the end of the tournament.
What are the weigh-in requirements?
Weigh-ins are strictly conducted in shorts and a T-shirt, and participants must have an ID card, birth certificate, or passport; photos and digital documents are allowed. Girls will weigh in without waiting in line, and the weigh-in schedule will be published on Instagram: @jj_kaz.
Are there weight allowances at weigh-in?
Yes. The weight allowance is 1 kg for age categories 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 years, and 500 g for age categories 12-13 and 14-15 years.
What equipment is allowed or required?
Kimono is allowed in black, white, and blue colors. For the NO GI section, shorts are mandatory.
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