JIU JITSU CHAMPIONS CUP 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
Description
1. LOCATION OF THE COMPETITION
Astana, Beeline Arena. АДРЕС 2GIS
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2. PROGRAM AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMPETITION
October 16, 2026 – Arrival of participants; weigh-in for the first day of competition
October 17, 2026 – First day of competition
9:00 a.m. – Start of competition
October 18, 2026 – Second day of competition
9:00 a.m. – Start of competition
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3. Weight / Age Categories - BRAZIL SYSTEM, NO GI BEGINNERS / ADVANCED
Мальчики
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+
Infant - 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 52+
Junior - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 69+
Teen - 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 77+
Juvenile - 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 85+
Adult - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Master - 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Девочки
Kids 1 - 16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
Kids 2 - 17, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40
Kids 3 - 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
Infant - 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52
Junior - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70
Teen - 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Juvenile - 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Adult - 45, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
ВЕСОВЫЕ КАТЕГОРИИ FIGHTING/ NEWAZA
Мужчины / мальчики:
Junior (12–13) — 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 69+
Teen (14–15) — 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 77+
Juvenile (16–17) — 48, 52, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 85+
Adult (+18) — 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 94+
Женщины / девочки:
Junior (12–13) — 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 57+
Teen (14–15) — 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 63+
Juvenile (16–17) — 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Adult (+18) — 45, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
- Among children 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 years old there will be festival system (4 athletes in each grid, two third places) only among white belts.
- It is allowed to register for the older age only with a receipt from the coach and parents.
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4. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must complete the mandatory registration on Smoothcomp.com by the specified deadline. The athlete is considered registered only after confirmation of payment.A portrait photo must be uploaded in the athlete's profile for identification.The athlete's registration is based on the year of birth, not the actual age.
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5. REGISTRATION.
Mandatory registration on the website: Smoothcomp . com before the named deadline. The athlete is considered registered only after payment of the registration fee. Registration is considered completed only on the day of payment.
- Early registration—August 10 through September 10—13,000 tenge (per section) Two sections—25,000 tenge. Three sections—38,000 tenge. All sections—50,000 tenge
- Standard registration—September 10 through October 10—18,000 tenge (per section)
Two sections—35,000 tenge. Three sections—53,000 tenge. All sections—70,000 tenge.
- Late registration—from October 10 to October 15—25,000 tenge (per section); two sections—48,000 tenge; three sections—74,000 tenge; all sections—98,000 tenge
Specify the amount of payment / then in the SECTION (MESSAGE TO SELLER) specify the athlete's data /
EXAMPLE: Name, Weight, Age, 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.
- If you have specified the data during payment, you do not need to send a check.
- After the closing of registration athletes who have not had time to register/pay can contact the organizers. The amount of the fee will be 40.000t.
- After the closing of registration the registration fee will not be refunded. Also the return is not carried out on the day of weigh-in, the commission of 2000tg will be withheld.
- 100% refund if the athlete is one in the category and if there is no possibility to combine with other categories.
- The fee is refunded in case of injury or illness, upon providing a doctor's certificate.
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6. WEIGHING
Weighing of athletes is held STRICTLY in shorts and T-shirt
.Have a document (ID card, birth certificate, passport. Photo and digital documents are allowed)
Girls are weighed WITHOUT CHARGES
Access to weight: 1 kg - among age categories 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 years.
500 g - among age categories 12-13, 14-15 years old
Parents are not allowed to the weigh-in area.
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7. FINES AND RULES
The penalty for transfer to the next or lower category (in case of not falling into the declared category) is (7500 tg)
The minimum number of athletes to form a division is 3 people. Otherwise, divisions are combined at the discretion of the organizers.
Participants who have not passed the electronic registration on the site are not allowed to compete.
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify athletes for violation of the rules 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 martial arts, champions and medalists of major international competitions can not participate among white belts of beginners.
If identified, the athlete will be disqualified at the discretion of the organizers.
Divisions
- Boys Gi$10
- Girls Gi$10
- Male Gi$10
- Female Gi$10
- Female Ne-Waza$10
- Men Ne-Waza$10
- Girls Ne-Waza$20
- Boys Ne-Waza$20
- Boys Fighting$20
- Girls Fighting$20
- Men Fighting$10
- Female Fighting$10
- Men/Boys NO GI$10
- Female/Girls NO GI$10
Organizer
KAZAKHSTAN JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is JIU JITSU CHAMPIONS CUP 2026 held?
The competition is held in Astana at Beeline Arena.
What are the event dates and start times?
October 16, 2026 is for arrival of participants and weigh-in for the first day of competition. Competition days are October 17 and October 18, 2026, with competition starting at 9:00 a.m. on both days.
When is registration and how much does it cost?
Early registration is August 10 through September 10: 13,000 tenge per section, two sections 25,000 tenge, three sections 38,000 tenge, all sections 50,000 tenge. Standard registration is September 10 through October 10: 18,000 tenge per section, two sections 35,000 tenge, three sections 53,000 tenge, all sections 70,000 tenge. Late registration is October 10 to October 15: 25,000 tenge per section, two sections 48,000 tenge, three sections 74,000 tenge, all sections 98,000 tenge.
When is an athlete considered registered?
Mandatory registration must be completed on Smoothcomp.com by the specified deadline. An athlete is considered registered only after confirmation of payment, and registration is considered completed only on the day of payment.
What payment details are required?
During payment, the athlete’s data must be specified in the message to seller, for example: name, weight, age, and belt. Payment is confirmed within 1–2 days according to collected payments, and there is a separate payment for each registration.
Where should payment checks be sent?
Checks can be sent to 87776756468. If the athlete’s data was specified during payment, a check does not need to be sent.
What happens if an athlete registers or pays after registration closes?
After registration closes, athletes who did not register or pay in time can contact the organizers. The fee will be 40.000t.
What is the refund policy?
After registration closes, the registration fee will not be refunded. Refunds are also not carried out on the day of weigh-in, and a commission of 2000tg will be withheld. A 100% refund is given if the athlete is alone in the category and cannot be combined with other categories, and the fee is refunded in case of injury or illness with a doctor’s certificate.
What are the weigh-in requirements?
Athletes are weighed strictly in shorts and a T-shirt. They must have an ID card, birth certificate, or passport; photo and digital documents are allowed. Parents are not allowed in the weigh-in area.
What happens if a division has too few athletes or an athlete misses weight?
The minimum number of athletes to form a division is 3 people; otherwise, divisions are combined at the discretion of the organizers. The penalty for transfer to the next or lower category if an athlete does not fall into the declared category is 7500 tg.
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