KIDS JIU-JITSU LEAGUE | Tauranga

Sunday, February 7, 2027 Tauranga, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$45

Description

Open exclusively to Kids, Teenagers and Juveniles, KJJL provides young athletes with regular opportunities to compete, gain experience and develop confidence, discipline and sportsmanship in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Events are open to all academies and affiliations, with Gi and No-Gi divisions conducted under IBJJF rules and competition standards.

Compete. Learn. Grow.

EVENT INFORMATION

Competition: Gi & No-Gi

Athletes: Kids, Teenagers & Juveniles only

Adults: No Adult divisions

Check-in & Weigh-in: 9 am

Final schedules and individual match times will be published through Smoothcomp.

VENUE

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

WHO CAN COMPETE

KJJL welcomes athletes from all academies, teams and affiliations.

Divisions are available for:

Kids
Teenagers
Juveniles
All eligible belts and experience levels
Gi
No-Gi

No Adult divisions are offered at KJJL events.

NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP | REQUIRED

All competitors must hold a current and valid NZBJJF Membership.

Membership must be authenticated through Smoothcomp during registration.

Join or renew: NZBJJF Membership

Membership Support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

RULES & DIVISIONS

KJJL competitions are conducted under IBJJF rules and division standards.

Age categories are determined using the applicable IBJJF year-of-birth system.

Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for ensuring that all registration information is correct before registration closes.

Official IBJJF Rules

WEIGH-IN & WEIGHT POLICY

Athletes must weigh in wearing the appropriate competition uniform.

Gi: Full competition GiNo-Gi: Competition No-Gi attire

Athletes who exceed the maximum permitted weight for their registered division will be disqualified from that division.

There will be no weight division changes on competition day and no refunds for athletes who fail to make weight.

CHECKING DAY

Checking Day is the final opportunity to review:

Age division
Belt / skill level
Weight category
Academy
Gi / No-Gi registration
Division status

Any permitted changes or cancellation requests must be completed within the published Checking Day period.

REFUND POLICY

100% Refund: Available until the published registration/refund deadline.

Checking Day: Refund or cancellation options may be available according to the published event policy.

After Checking Day: No refunds.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS

Early-Bird and Gi + No-Gi combination rates may be available.

All registration periods, deadlines and applicable fees are displayed directly on Smoothcomp.

SPECTATOR ENTRY

Spectator fees will be displayed on the event information page and are payable at the venue unless otherwise announced by NZBJJF.

Families, teammates and supporters are encouraged to support our young athletes.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to develop young athletes through competition, providing a clear pathway from their first competition experience through to higher levels of competitive Jiu-Jitsu.

KJJL is committed to providing a safe, fair, professional and development-focused environment where young athletes can compete, learn and grow.

CONTACT & UPDATES

General Enquiries: info@nzbjjf.co.nz

Membership: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Instagram & Facebook: @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague

Official schedules, brackets and competition updates will be published through Smoothcomp.

KIDS JIU-JITSU LEAGUE

Developing the next generation of New Zealand Jiu-Jitsu athletes.

COMPETE. LEARN. GROW.

Event Details

Weigh-In

Check-in & weigh-in: 9 am. Athletes must weigh in wearing appropriate competition uniform: Gi — full competition gi; No-Gi — competition No-Gi attire. Athletes exceeding maximum permitted weight for their registered division will be disqualified. No weight division changes on competition day; no refunds for failure to make weight.

Spectator Fee

Spectator fees will be displayed on the event information page and are payable at the venue (amount

Divisions

Boys Gi$45
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total!Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Boys No-Gi$45
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Girls Gi$45
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Girls No-Gi$45
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Juvenile Boys No-Gi$45
16-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Juvenile Boys Gi$45
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Juvenile Girls No-Gi$45
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.
Juvenile Girls Gi$45
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more.

Organizer

New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can compete at KIDS JIU-JITSU LEAGUE | Tauranga?

Events are open exclusively to Kids, Teenagers and Juveniles and welcome athletes from all academies and affiliations; no adult divisions are offered.

Where is the event being held?

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre in Tauranga.

What competition formats and rules apply?

Gi and No-Gi divisions are conducted under IBJJF rules and division standards, with age categories determined using the IBJJF year-of-birth system.

When is check-in and weigh-in?

Check-in and weigh-in is at 9 am.

Is NZBJJF membership required to compete?

Yes; all competitors must hold a current and valid NZBJJF Membership authenticated through Smoothcomp during registration, and membership support is available at membership@nzbjjf.co.nz.

What are the weigh-in attire requirements and weight policies?

Athletes must weigh in wearing the appropriate competition uniform (full competition Gi for Gi divisions, competition No-Gi attire for No-Gi); athletes who exceed the maximum permitted weight for their registered division will be disqualified, there are no weight division changes on competition day, and no refunds for athletes who fail to make weight.

What is Checking Day and what can I change then?

Checking Day is the final opportunity to review age division, belt/skill level, weight category, academy, Gi/No-Gi registration and division status; any permitted changes or cancellation requests must be completed within the published Checking Day period.

What is the refund policy?

A 100% refund is available until the published registration/refund deadline; refund or cancellation options may be available on Checking Day according to the published event policy; after Checking Day there are no refunds.

Where will final schedules, individual match times and brackets be published?

Final schedules, individual match times and brackets will be published through Smoothcomp.

Are there spectator fees and how are they paid?

Spectator fees will be displayed on the event information page and are payable at the venue unless otherwise announced by NZBJJF.