KJJC7 (Gi-NoGi)

Kuwait Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Committee (KJJC)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

KJJC7 is open to eligible Jiu-Jitsu athletes participating in Gi and No-Gi divisions.

The championship will be conducted under the IBJJF Rules  

Competition Details

• Championship: KJJC7 – Gi & No-Gi 2027
• Organizer: Kuwait Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Committee
• Competition Formats: Gi & No-Gi
• Age Categories: Kids 1, Kids 2, Kids 3, Infant, Junior, Teen, Youth, Adult and Master
• Participation: Male and Female divisions as listed in the official registration system

2. REGISTRATION RULES

• Registration must be completed before the announced deadline.
• Registrations Open 1st November 12:00 AM
• Registration Ends 29th December 11:59 PM
• Registration on competition days is strictly prohibited.
• Maximum event capacity: 600 athletes.
• No additional registrations will be accepted once the event reaches maximum capacity.
• Participation Contribution  15 KWD per athlete, payable in cash during the official weigh-in as a contribution to KJJC.
• All athletes must register in the correct age, gender, belt and weight categories.
• Athletes must provide accurate information during registration.
• Any registration changes require approval from the organizing committee.
• Divisions with fewer than three registered athletes may be merged with appropriate divisions at the organizing committee's discretion, subject to safety requirements.
• The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust or merge divisions when necessary.

3. AGE CLASSIFICATION – 2027

Age divisions will be calculated according to the athlete's year of birth and the 2027 competition year.

Athletes must register in their designated age divisions unless an exception is expressly approved by the organizing committee and permitted by the applicable safety regulations.

4. OFFICIAL WEIGHT CATEGORIES

All weight categories are measured in kilograms (KG).

Weight divisions apply to both Gi and No-Gi competitions.

Weight Regulations

• No weight allowance will be permitted.
• All athletes must complete the official weigh-in.
• Athletes who fail to meet their registered weight limit will automatically be moved to the next higher available weight category within the same age division.
• The highest weight category in each division is an open-weight category with no maximum weight limit.
• Weight categories may be merged where necessary, subject to approval and applicable safety rules.

5. OFFICIAL BELT DIVISIONS

All athletes must compete according to their actual recognized belt rank.

False declaration of belt rank or competition eligibility may result in disqualification.

6. OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: To Be Announced

Weigh-In Requirements

• Athletes must attend during the designated weigh-in period.
• Minimum clothing: athletic shorts and a sports T-shirt.
• No weight allowance is permitted.
• Athletes must meet the limit of their registered weight category.
• Athletes exceeding their registered limit will automatically be transferred to the next available higher weight category.
• Same-day weigh-in will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances, subject to prior approval from the organizing committee.

For special weigh-in requests:

kuwaitjiujitsufederation@gmail.com

7. OFFICIAL FIGHT SCHEDULE

Friday, January 1, 2027 (No-Gi)

Competition categories and starting times: To Be Announced

Saturday, January 2, 2027 (Gi)

Competition categories and starting times: To Be Announced

The official competition schedule and brackets will be published by the organizing committee.

All athletes are responsible for checking their match schedules and reporting to the competition area on time.

8. COMPETITION UNIFORMS

GI DIVISION

• Athletes must wear a clean and properly fitted Jiu-Jitsu Gi.
• The official competition uniform must comply with the JJIF regulations.
• Gi jackets must be made of suitable woven fabric.
• Athletes must wear the appropriate competition identification belt when required.
• Rash guards underneath the Gi are permitted.
• Female athletes must wear a suitable tight-fitting shirt underneath the Gi.
• Uniforms must pass inspection before participation.
• Torn, excessively worn, dirty or improperly fitted uniforms will not be accepted.

NO-GI DIVISION

• Athletes must wear a suitable tight-fitting rash guard.
• Shorts must be appropriate for grappling competition.
• Clothing must not contain zippers, buttons, exposed pockets or dangerous hard materials.
• Rash guards and shorts must meet official competition requirements.
• Grabbing clothing during No-Gi competition is prohibited.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed.
• Athletes must maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Jewelry, watches and piercings are prohibited.
• Hard protective accessories that may cause injuries are prohibited.
• Athletes with potentially contagious skin conditions must be examined by the official medical team.

9. PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Athletes must understand and respect all championship regulations.
• Athletes must compete fairly and respect their opponents.
• Athletes must follow the instructions of referees and tournament officials.
• Competitors must remain available for their scheduled matches.
• Athletes may lose by walkover if they fail to report after the official calls.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalties or disqualification.
• All participants must respect the decisions and instructions issued by the organizing committee.

10. COACHING REGULATIONS

• Only authorized coaches may enter designated coaching areas.
• Coaches must remain within their assigned areas.
• Coaches must respect all referees and officials.
• Offensive language and inappropriate behavior are prohibited.
• Coaches may be removed from the competition area for violations.
• Athletes and coaches are responsible for maintaining discipline and sportsmanship.

11. MEDICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Athletes must be medically fit to compete.
• The official medical team has authority to assess athletes during competition.
• Referees may stop matches to prevent serious injuries.
• Athletes who lose consciousness must not continue competing during the same event.
• All athletes must respect the official safety regulations and age-specific prohibited-techniques rules.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For registration issues, weigh-in requests or general championship inquiries:

Email: kuwaitjiujitsufederation@gmail.com

Instagram: @kjjc_tournament

KUWAIT JIU-JITSU & MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMMITTEE

KJJC7 – GI & NO-GI CHAMPIONSHIP 2027