Description
We are excited to welcome you to the Kids Jiu-Jitsu League Open – 1st Edition in Pukekohe. This is an official NZBJJF Championship event (Gi & No-Gi), designed to provide a high-quality competition experience with a strong focus on safety, respect, development, and sportsmanship.
NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
All competitors must hold a current NZBJJF membership to participate in any NZBJJF event nationwide.
To authenticate your membership and register online, please use:https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership
For membership support, please email: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz
AGE GROUPS & RULES (IBJJF GUIDELINES)
NZBJJF follows IBJJF age division guidelines, where age groups are calculated based on the competitor’s age as of 31 December of the event year.
Example: A competitor born on 12/09/2013 will compete in the 13-Year-Old age group (based on age as of 31/12/2026).Rules reference: https://ibjjf.com/rules/
WEIGHT SELECTION
Weight categories shown in Smoothcomp are listed as net weight, with the appropriate Gi / No-Gi allowancedisplayed in brackets.
Example: 79kg (82.3kg) Gi means:
- Net weight must be under 79kg
- Gross weight (including Gi) must be under 82.3kg
CHECKING DAY
The day after registrations close is Checking Day. All competitors must confirm their entry details and check their division.
On Checking Day, competitors may:
- Adjust their registration details (where permitted)
- Cancel and request a refund (according to the policy below)
After Checking Day, registrations are non-refundable.
REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations before registration closes are eligible for a 90% refund
- After registration closes, a partial refund may be requested on Checking Day only
- After Checking Day, the registration fee is non-refundable
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (GI + NO-GI)
Register for both Gi and No-Gi to receive a discount.
Kids Registration Fees:
- One division: $39
- Two divisions: $65 (includes an $14 discount)
IMPORTANT NOTICE (WEIGH-IN POLICY)
To avoid disappointment on the day:
Parents and caregivers, please ensure athletes are registered in the correct weight division.Any child who weighs in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.
- No division changes will be allowed on the day
- No refunds will be issued in these cases
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: 30th May 2026
START TIME & SCHEDULE:
- Weigh-in & Check-in opens: 8:30 AM
- Event starts: 9:30 AM
- Saturday (All Day): Gi & No-Gi competition – all belts (eligible youth divisions only)
LOCATION
Franklin Pool and Leisure Pukekohe, New Zealand
MORE INFORMATION
Email: info@nzbjjf.co.nz
Spectator Fees:
- $8 per person
- $22 family pass (up to 3 people)
- $28 family pass (up to 4 people)
Follow us on social media:
@nzbjjf
@kidsjiujitsuleague
Good luck to all competitors — we look forward to an outstanding day of Jiu-Jitsu in Pukekohe!
