AJF 2026 - Australian National JuJitsu Championship

Sunday, December 13, 2026 sydney, Australia

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$75 - $95

Description

2026 Australian National JuJitsu Championships

This event is under the Australian Jujitsu Federation (AJF). The AJF is the Australian Government recognised National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for Jujitsu and related Martial Arts, through the Australian Sports Commission and is also recognised as the National Federation for Ju-jitsu by the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).

This is the combined event Fighting (JJIF ) & BJJ Ne-Waza (IBJJF)

Each part follow their own rules

JuJitsu FIGHTING (JJIF) follows JJIF as decribed here

BJJ Ne-Waza (IBJJF) follows IBJJF rules as descibed here

Age Divisions:

The AJF/JJIF recognises the following age divisions:

Adults (+18) 18 years and older

U18 (+16-18) 16,17 years old

U16 (+14-16) 14,15 years old

U14 - 13/12 years old

U12 - 11/10 years old

U10 - 8/9 years old

BJJ Ne-Waza additional child's age divisions

U8 - 6/7 years old

U6 -5 years or younger

BJJ Ne-Waza Master's divisions

Master’s 1 Between 35 to 39 years old

Master’s 2 Between 40 to 44 years old

Master’s 3 Between 45 to 49 years old

Master’s 4 Older than 50 years

Event ranking divisions

Fighting divisions do not use ranks

BJJ Ne-Waza divisions follows IBJJF ranking system with coloured belts (Athlete needs to have BJJ rank registered on smoothcomp ID to be able register for BJJ Ne-Waza)

Weight-In:

Weigh In is to be done on Sat Dec 12 from 4-7pm or on the day of the event in the morning from 9.00am.

JuJitsu FIGHTING (JJIF) Weight-In - the athlete must wear at least a non-transparent shirt and shorts. At the Weigh In, athlete must bring along with them there uniform Gi to be checked by AJF team to make sure it’s the right jujitsu Gi and their protective equipment, hand and feet.

BJJ Ne-Waza (IBJJF) Weight-In - the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi or NOGI uniform.

There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.

Event Details

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins: Sat Dec 12 from 16:00–19:00 or on event day morning from 09:00. JuJitsu Fighting (JJIF): athlete must wear at least a non-transparent shirt and shorts; bring Gi for inspection and protective hand/foot equipment. BJJ Ne‑Waza (IBJJF): weight checked with Gi or NOGI uniform. One opportunity only; failure to make weight = immediate disqualification; no division changes or refunds.

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Divisions

Girls Fighting$75
Boys Fighting$75
Female Fighting$75
Male Fighting$75
Girls Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ GI weight classes without GI
Girls Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ NO-GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ NO-GI
Boys Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ GI weight classes without GI
Boys Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ NO-GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ NO-GI
Female Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ GI weight classes without GI
Female Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ NO-GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ NO-GI
Male Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ GI weight classes without GI
Male Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) (BJJ NO-GI)$95
Ne-Waza - BJJ NO-GI

Organizer

ABJJA

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rule sets govern the competition?

This is a combined event: JuJitsu FIGHTING (JJIF) follows JJIF rules and BJJ Ne-Waza follows IBJJF rules, with each part following its own rules.

What age divisions are recognised at the event?

AJF/JJIF age divisions: Adults (+18) 18 years and older; U18 (+16-18) 16–17 years; U16 (+14-16) 14–15 years; U14 13–12 years; U12 11–10 years; U10 9–8 years. BJJ Ne-Waza additional child divisions: U8 6–7 years; U6 5 years or younger. BJJ Ne-Waza Masters: Master’s 1 (35–39), Master’s 2 (40–44), Master’s 3 (45–49), Master’s 4 (older than 50).

Do divisions use ranking belts or ranks?

Fighting divisions do not use ranks. BJJ Ne-Waza divisions follow the IBJJF coloured-belt ranking system, and athletes must have their BJJ rank registered on their Smoothcomp ID to register for BJJ Ne-Waza.

When is weigh-in scheduled?

Weigh-in is on Sat Dec 12 from 4–7pm or on the day of the event in the morning from 9.00am.

What must athletes wear and bring for JuJitsu FIGHTING (JJIF) weigh-in?

Athletes must wear at least a non-transparent shirt and shorts, and must bring their jujitsu Gi and their protective equipment for hands and feet so the AJF team can check the Gi.

What must athletes wear for BJJ Ne-Waza (IBJJF) weigh-in?

Athletes will check their weight wearing either the Gi or their NOGI uniform.

What happens if a competitor does not make weight?

There is only one opportunity to check weight; if a competitor does not make weight they will be immediately disqualified, cannot change divisions that day, and no refund will be given.