KJJL NATIONALS 2027

Sunday, October 10, 2027 Auckland, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$45

Description

Held in Auckland, the KJJL Nationals brings together Kids, Teenagers and Juveniles from academies across New Zealand for a national-level championship featuring Gi and No-Gi competition.

The Kids Jiu-Jitsu League is an NZBJJF Youth Development Programme, providing young athletes with a structured competition pathway where they can gain experience, develop confidence and progress through competitive Jiu-Jitsu.

Compete. Learn. Grow.

EVENT INFORMATION

Event: Kids Jiu-Jitsu League Nationals 2027Classification: NZBJJF 6-Star National ChampionshipCompetition: Gi & No-GiEligibility: Kids, Teenagers & Juveniles onlyAdult Divisions: No Adult divisionsLocation: Auckland, New ZealandDate: [TO BE CONFIRMED]Check-In & Weigh-In: [TIME]First Matches: [TIME]

Final schedules, mat assignments and individual match times will be published through Smoothcomp once registrations close and brackets have been completed.

Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for checking the athlete's Smoothcomp profile and scheduled match times before travelling to the venue.

VENUE

Auckland Netball Centre

WHO CAN COMPETE

The KJJL Nationals 2027 welcomes young athletes from all academies, teams and affiliations.

Divisions are available for:

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

Athletes may register for Gi, No-Gi, or both, subject to age, belt and division eligibility.

No Adult divisions are offered at Kids Jiu-Jitsu League events.

6-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The KJJL Nationals 2027 is an official NZBJJF 6-Star National Championship, carrying enhanced ranking value within the NZBJJF youth competition structure.

Athletes will have the opportunity to compete for National Championship titles, represent their academy and earn points toward the NZBJJF National Athlete Ranking.

NZBJJF NATIONAL RANKING POINTS

As a 6-Star National Championship, ranking points will be awarded according to final placement and the applicable NZBJJF ranking regulations.

Placement	National Ranking Points
1st Place	120
2nd Place	70
3rd Place	30
4th Place	10
5th Place	5

Ranking points are credited according to the official championship results and NZBJJF ranking regulations.

NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP | REQUIRED

All competitors must hold a current and valid NZBJJF Membership.

Membership must be authenticated through Smoothcomp during registration.

Join or renew your NZBJJF Membership

Membership Support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Athletes and parents are responsible for ensuring membership is active and correctly linked to the athlete's Smoothcomp profile before registration closes.

RULES & DIVISIONS

The KJJL Nationals will be conducted under IBJJF rules and competition standards, together with applicable NZBJJF event regulations.

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

Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for ensuring all registration information is correct, including:

Athlete name
Academy
Belt / skill level
Age division
Weight division
Gi / No-Gi registration

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 are responsible for registering in the correct weight division.

Any athlete who exceeds the maximum permitted weight for their registered division at official weigh-in will be disqualified from that division.

There will be:

No weight division changes on competition day
No weight changes after brackets have been published
No refunds for athletes disqualified for failing to make weight

Parents, coaches and athletes are strongly encouraged to check weight well before competition day.

CHECKING DAY

Checking Day is the final opportunity to review the athlete's registration before brackets are finalised.

Please verify:

Athlete's full name
Academy
Age division
Belt / skill level
Weight category
Gi / No-Gi registration
Division status

Any permitted corrections, cancellations or registration changes must be completed within the published Checking Day period.

Once Checking Day closes and brackets are prepared, further changes may no longer be possible.

REFUND POLICY

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

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

After Checking Day: No refunds.

Failure to attend or failure to make the registered weight does not create eligibility for a refund.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION

GI + NO-GI DISCOUNT

Eligible athletes registering for both Gi and No-Gi may receive a special two-division registration rate.

All prices, registration periods and deadlines will be displayed directly on Smoothcomp.

LIMITED CAPACITY

Registration may be limited to maintain efficient scheduling and professional competition standards.

Once the published athlete capacity is reached, registration may close automatically, regardless of the advertised registration deadline.

Athletes and academies are encouraged to register early.

SPECTATOR ENTRY

Adults & Teens (13+): NZ$10Children (7–12): NZ$6Children Under 6: FREE

Active recognised NZBJJF or IBJJF Black Belts and officially registered event Coaches receive complimentary admission, subject to event accreditation requirements.

PROFESSIONAL & SAFE COMPETITION

The Kids Jiu-Jitsu League is committed to providing young athletes with a safe, fair, professional and development-focused competition environment.

Athletes, coaches, parents and spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship and respect toward competitors, referees, officials, staff and other families.

The development of our young athletes extends beyond results and medals. Respect, discipline, resilience and sportsmanship are fundamental parts of the KJJL pathway.

OUR MISSION

The Kids Jiu-Jitsu League is an NZBJJF Youth Development Programme created to provide the next generation of New Zealand Jiu-Jitsu athletes with a structured pathway through competition.

From their first experience on the competition mats through to national-level competition, our objective is to help young athletes compete, learn and grow in an environment that supports long-term development.

The KJJL Nationals represents the national stage of that pathway.

Young athletes from across New Zealand will come together in Auckland to represent their academies, challenge themselves and compete for a Kids Jiu-Jitsu League National Championship title.

CONTACT & EVENT UPDATES

General Enquiries: info@nzbjjf.co.nz

Membership Support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Instagram & Facebook: @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague

Official schedules, brackets and championship announcements will be published through Smoothcomp and official NZBJJF/KJJL communication channels.

Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for monitoring these channels as the championship approaches.

THE NATIONAL STAGE FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION

Good luck to all our young athletes.

Represent your academy with pride. Respect your opponents. Learn from every match and enjoy the experience.

Compete. Learn. Grow. Become the future.

NEW ZEALAND BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION

KIDS JIU-JITSU LEAGUE NATIONALS 2027

6-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | GI & NO-GI | AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Event Details

Schedule

Check-In & Weigh-In: [TIME]. First Matches: [TIME]. Final schedules, mat assignments and individual match times will be published through Smoothcomp once registrations close and brackets are completed.

Weigh-In

Check-In & Weigh-In: [TIME]. Athletes must weigh in wearing appropriate competition uniform (Gi: full competition Gi; No-Gi: competition No-Gi attire). Exceeding the maximum permitted weight at official weigh-in = disqualification. No weight division changes on competition day or after brackets; no refunds for failing to make weight.

Spectator Fee

Adults & Teens (13+): NZ$10; Children (7–12): NZ$6; Children under 6: FREE. Complimentary admission

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

When and where is KJJL Nationals 2027 held?

Location: Auckland Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Date: [TO BE CONFIRMED].

What times are scheduled for check-in, weigh-in and the first matches?

Check-In & Weigh-In: [TIME]. First Matches: [TIME].

Who is eligible to compete and are there adult divisions?

The event is open to Kids, Teenagers and Juveniles only; no adult divisions are offered.

Can I register for Gi and No-Gi divisions?

Athletes may register for Gi, No-Gi, or both, subject to age, belt and division eligibility.

What membership is required to compete and how is it authenticated?

All competitors must hold a current and valid NZBJJF Membership, and membership must be authenticated through Smoothcomp; membership support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz.

What is the weigh-in policy and required attire?

Athletes must weigh in wearing the appropriate competition uniform (Gi: full competition Gi; No-Gi: competition No-Gi attire). Any athlete who exceeds the maximum permitted weight for their registered division at official weigh-in will be disqualified from that division.

Can I change divisions or get a refund after brackets are published or on competition day?

No weight division changes on competition day and no weight changes after brackets have been published. After Checking Day there are no refunds; 100% refunds are available only until the published registration/refund deadline, and partial options may be available during Checking Day per the published event policy.

How and when will schedules, mat assignments and match times be published?

Final schedules, mat assignments and individual match times will be published through Smoothcomp once registrations close and brackets have been completed; athletes, parents and coaches must check the athlete's Smoothcomp profile before travelling.

What are spectator ticket prices and are any admissions complimentary?

Adults & Teens (13+): NZ$10; Children (7–12): NZ$6; Children Under 6: FREE. Active recognised NZBJJF or IBJJF Black Belts and officially registered event Coaches receive complimentary admission, subject to event accreditation requirements.