KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP WINTER 2
Astana, 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
Astana, Beeline Arena
ADDRESS: 2GIS
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2. COMPETITION PROGRAM AND REGULATIONS
- December 13, 2026 – Arrival of participants, weighing of athletes for the first day of the competition
- December 14, 2026 – First day of competition
9:00 – Start of competition
- December 15, 2026 – Second day of competition
9:00 – Start of competition
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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 registration (September 1 - October 1):
13,000 tenge for one section, 25,000 tenge for two sections, 38,000 tenge for three sections
- Standard registration (October 1 to November 22):
18,000 tenge for one section, 35,000 tenge for two sections, 53,000 for three sections.
- Late check-in (November 22 to December 10)
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
- Boys NO GI$10
- Girls NO GI$10
- Female/Girls Ne-Waza$20
- Men/Boys Ne-Waza$20
Organizer
KAZAKHSTAN JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the tournament held?
The competition is in Astana at Beeline Arena. Participants arrive and weigh in for the first day on December 13, 2026, with competition days on December 14 and December 15, 2026.
What time does the competition start?
Competition starts at 9:00 on December 14, 2026 and at 9:00 on December 15, 2026.
What are the registration periods and fees?
Early registration is September 1 to October 1: 13,000 tenge for one section, 25,000 tenge for two sections, and 38,000 tenge for three sections. Standard registration is October 1 to November 22: 18,000 tenge, 35,000 tenge, or 53,000 tenge. Late check-in is November 22 to December 10: 25,000 tenge, 48,000 tenge, or 74,000 tenge.
Can athletes register or pay after registration closes?
After registration closes, athletes who did not register or pay in time can contact the organizers. The contribution amount will be 40.000tg.
How is payment handled?
An athlete is considered registered only after payment confirmation, which is confirmed within 1-2 days according to collected payments. There is a separate payment for each registration, and checks can be sent to 87776756468; athletes from other countries can pay the registration fee in cash at the weigh-in.
What are the refund rules?
After registration closes and on the day of weighing, the contribution is not returned. The fee is refunded for 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, and only by independent appeal before the end of the tournament.
What are the weigh-in requirements?
Weigh-ins are strictly conducted in shorts and a T-shirt. Participants must have an ID card, birth certificate, or passport; photos and digital documents are allowed. Girls weigh in without waiting in line.
What weight allowances apply at weigh-in?
The weight allowance is 1 kg for age categories 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 years. The allowance is 500 g for age categories 12-13 and 14-15 years. The weigh-in schedule will be published on Instagram: @jj_kaz.
What divisions and formats are listed?
The event lists weight categories for NEWAZA / FIGHTING and for BRAZIL SYSTEM / NO GI. For children aged 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 years, a festival system is applied with 4 athletes in each bracket and two third places, only for white belts.
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; otherwise, divisions will be combined at the discretion of the organizers. The fine for transferring to the next or a lower category when the athlete does not meet the declared category is 50% of the standard registration fee, listed as 8,000 KZT.
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