OKJJC 2027

Sunday, August 22, 2027 Auckland, 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 over the maximum permitted weight for their registered division will be disqualified. No weight division changes or refunds on competition day.

Spectator Fee

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

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

Where is OKJJC 2027 being held?

The event is at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.

Who is eligible to compete at OKJJC 2027?

The event is open exclusively to Kids, Teenagers and Juveniles from all academies, teams and affiliations; no Adult divisions are offered.

What competition formats and division standards are used?

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

Is membership required to compete and how is it verified?

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

When is check-in and weigh-in?

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

What must athletes wear for weigh-in?

Athletes must weigh in wearing the appropriate competition uniform: a full competition Gi for Gi divisions or competition No-Gi attire for No-Gi divisions.

What happens if an athlete exceeds the maximum permitted weight?

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 are given for athletes who fail to make weight.

What is Checking Day and what can be changed 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 are final schedules, individual match times and spectator fees published?

Final schedules, individual match times, brackets and competition updates are published through Smoothcomp, and spectator fees are displayed on the event information page and payable at the venue unless otherwise announced by NZBJJF.