King of the South IX BJJ Festival 2026 - BJJ Tournament in Queenstown 2026

King of the South IX BJJ Festival 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Queenstown, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Ruleset
IBJJF
Entry
$55 - $65

Description

NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED 

All competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership to compete in all NZBJJF nation wide events. In order to compete the online registration process, competitors must authenticate using their NZBJJF membership https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership. If you have any further membership related queries or assistance, please e-mail: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

The NZBJJF will calculates competitor date of births against the the 31-12-2021 (or current year minus year of birth) to align with IBJJF rules. So, a competitor born on the 12-09-2008 will therefore compete in the 13 Year Old age group. Please check https://ibjjf.com/rules/

Weight Selection

Weights in the drop down box are represented as net with the appropriate Gi or No Gi allowance included in brackets e.g. the 79kg (82.3kg) Gi weight category means a net weight under 79kg and a combined gross weight (including Gi) of under 82.3kg.

Refund Policy

If you would like to cancel your registration you have till the last day of registration to request a 100% refund.  After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

Avoid disappointment and frustration on the day 

Any athlete (children, juveniles and adults) that weigh in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.

There will be NO changing of divisions for children, juveniles and adults on the day or after the brackets goes live and NO refunds will be given.

ROUGH ITINERARY:

DayApprox TimeEvent
Saturday8.00Kids Weigh In
9.00 - 10.30Kids Gi
10.00Adults Weigh In
 10.30-12.00Kids No Gi
 12.30 - 14.30Adults/Masters Gi and Absolutes
 14.00 - 17.00Adults/Masters No-Gi and Absolutes
Sunday9.00 - 11.00seminars

AWARD CEREMONY

Will happen right after all matches are completed in your specific division. Please head to the podium with the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place competitors from your division to receive your medal together and take photos. 

* If you have any issues with signing up please get in touch via email at queenstown@nzbjjf.co.nz

Good luck to all competitors, we look forward to a great day of Jiu Jitsu!

Event Details

Schedule
Saturday: Kids weigh-in 8:00; Kids Gi 9:00–10:30; Adults weigh-in 10:00; Kids No-Gi 10:30–12:00; Adults/Masters Gi & Absolutes 12:30–14:30; Adults/Masters No-Gi & Absolutes 14:00–17:00. Sunday: seminars 9:00–11:00.
Weigh-In
Kids weigh-in: Saturday 8:00. Adults weigh-in: Saturday 10:00. Weights shown as net with Gi/No-Gi allowance (e.g. 79kg (82.3kg) = net under 79kg, gross with Gi under 82.3kg). Competitors over their registered weight will be disqualified; no on-day division changes.

Divisions

  • Boys Gi$55
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Boys No-Gi$55
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Girls Gi$55
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Girls No-Gi$55
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Juvenile Boys Gi$60
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Juvenile Boys No-Gi$60
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Juvenile Girls Gi$60
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Juvenile Girls No-Gi$60
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Male Gi$65
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Male No-Gi$65
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Female Gi$65
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.
  • Female No-Gi$65
    Get a $10 discount if you sign up to Gi and No-Gi. Not Applicable for late entries.

Organizer

NZBJJF South

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NZBJJF membership required to compete?
Yes. All competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership to compete in NZBJJF nation wide events, and must authenticate using their NZBJJF membership during online registration.
Who can I contact for NZBJJF membership questions?
For membership-related queries or assistance, email membership@nzbjjf.co.nz.
What is the refund policy?
You may request a 100% refund until the last day of registration if you want to cancel your registration. After that, the registration fee is non-refundable.
Can competitors change divisions on the day?
No. There will be no changing of divisions for children, juveniles, or adults on the day or after the brackets go live, and no refunds will be given.
What happens if an athlete weighs in over their registered weight division?
Any athlete, including children, juveniles, and adults, who weighs in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.
How are weight categories shown during registration?
Weights in the drop-down box are shown as net weight with the appropriate Gi or No-Gi allowance included in brackets. For example, 79kg (82.3kg) Gi means a net weight under 79kg and a combined gross weight including Gi under 82.3kg.
What is the rough Saturday itinerary?
Saturday: Kids Weigh In at 8.00; Kids Gi from 9.00 - 10.30; Adults Weigh In at 10.00; Kids No Gi from 10.30-12.00; Adults/Masters Gi and Absolutes from 12.30 - 14.30; Adults/Masters No-Gi and Absolutes from 14.00 - 17.00.
What is scheduled for Sunday?
Seminars are scheduled on Sunday from 9.00 - 11.00.
When is the award ceremony?
The award ceremony will happen right after all matches are completed in your specific division. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place competitors should head to the podium together to receive medals and take photos.
Who can I contact if I have issues signing up?
If you have issues signing up, email queenstown@nzbjjf.co.nz.

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