Following the historic debut of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the New Zealand Masters Games in 2026, the New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (NZBJJF), in partnership with the New Zealand Masters Games, is proud to bring BJJ back for its second edition in 2027.

The event will feature Gi and No-Gi competition for eligible Masters athletes from all academies and affiliations.

This is an official NZBJJF 5-Star Event, with eligible results counting toward the NZBJJF National Ranking.

Competition will be conducted under applicable IBJJF Masters Rules and NZBJJF competition standards.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, 14 February 2027

Location: Whanganui, New Zealand Competition

Starts: 9:30 AM

Competition: Gi & No-Gi

Classification: NZBJJF 5-Star

Event National Ranking: Yes

Rules: IBJJF Masters Rules & NZBJJF Competition Standards

Final brackets, schedules and individual match times will be published through SmoothComp before the event.

IMPORTANT | TWO REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

To compete in BJJ at the New Zealand Masters Games 2027, every athlete must complete both registration processes:

1. NEW ZEALAND MASTERS GAMES REGISTRATION

Complete the official NZ Masters Games registration and pay the applicable Masters Games Entry Fee through their registration system.

2. NZBJJF / SMOOTHCOMP REGISTRATION

Complete the BJJ registration through NZBJJF SmoothComp and pay the applicable BJJ Sport/Competition Fee.

Both registrations and payments are mandatory.

Registration through only one system is not sufficient. Athletes whose registration cannot be validated in both systems will not be authorised to compete.

This system allows the New Zealand Masters Games to manage participation in the wider Games while NZBJJF manages the BJJ-specific requirements, including age, belt, gender, weight, Gi/No-Gi divisions, brackets and results.

MORE INFO: https://nzmg.com/sport/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

The competition is open to eligible Masters athletes from all academies, teams and affiliations.

Divisions will be organised according to:

• Masters age category
• Gender
• Belt / experience level
• Weight
• Gi / No-Gi

Eligible belt divisions include White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black Belt.

Athletes may register for Gi, No-Gi, or both, subject to eligibility and the registration options published on SmoothComp.

NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

All competitors must hold a current and valid NZBJJF Membership.

Membership must be authenticated through SmoothComp during registration.

Join or renew:https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership

Membership Support:membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Athletes are responsible for ensuring their membership is active before registration closes.

RULES

Matches will follow applicable IBJJF Masters Rules and NZBJJF competition standards.

Official IBJJF Rules:https://ibjjf.com/rules

Athletes are responsible for registering with the correct:

• Masters age division
• Belt / skill level
• Weight division
• Academy
• Gi / No-Gi entry

Please check all information carefully before registration closes.

WEIGH-IN

Weigh-ins will be conducted through the Bullpen, IBJJF-style, prior to competition.

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.

No weight changes will be accepted on competition day or after brackets have been published.

No refunds will be issued for failure to make weight.

CHECKING DAY

After registration closes, athletes will have a Checking Day to review their registration before brackets are finalised.

Please check:

• Age division
• Belt / skill level
• Weight
• Academy
• Gi / No-Gi entry
• Division status

Any permitted corrections or cancellation requests must be made during the published Checking Day period.

Once brackets are finalised, further changes may not be possible.

SCHEDULE & BRACKETS

Competition begins at 9:30 AM, but this does not mean every athlete competes at 9:30 AM.

Individual match times, brackets and mat allocations will be published on SmoothComp before the event.

Athletes are responsible for checking SmoothComp and arriving with enough time to prepare and complete the required weigh-in.

REFUNDS

The New Zealand Masters Games registration and NZBJJF/SmoothComp BJJ registration are administered separately.

Each registration is subject to its own published refund policy and deadlines.

A cancellation or refund through one system does not automatically cancel or refund the other registration.

SPECTATORS

There will be no separate NZBJJF spectator ticket or spectator entry queue for the BJJ competition.

Any access requirements relating to the wider New Zealand Masters Games will be communicated through the official Masters Games channels.

CONTACT

BJJ Event Enquiries: info@nzbjjf.co.nz

Membership Support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Instagram / Facebook: @NZBJJF

SEE YOU IN WHANGANUI

After the historic first edition in Dunedin in 2026, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu returns to the New Zealand Masters Games for its second edition.

On Sunday, 14 February 2027, we look forward to welcoming Masters athletes from across New Zealand and beyond to Whanganui for a great day of Gi and No-Gi competition.

Compete. Represent your academy. Earn national ranking points. Celebrate Masters Jiu-Jitsu.

Good luck to all competitors. We look forward to seeing you on the mats!

NEW ZEALAND BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION