Description
- THE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP -
Join athletes from across New Zealand for a full day of high-level Jiu-Jitsu. The NZBJJF National Championship features Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, juveniles, and adults across all belt levels. Expect strong competition, fair play, and a great atmosphere for athletes, coaches, and families.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, 6th December 2026
- Venue: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland 1072
- Check-in & Weigh-in: From 8:00 AM
- First Matches: 9:00 AM
- Schedule: Kids in the morning; Adults in the afternoon (Gi & No-Gi run throughout the day)
Final timelines and mat calls will be published on the event page before competition day.
Who Can Enter
Open to all academies nationwide and international. Divisions available for:
- Kids, Teens, Juveniles, Adults and Masters
- All belt levels in Gi and No-Gi
Registration & Membership
- Enter via Smoothcomp (search: NZBJJF National Jiu-Jitsu Championship).
- NZBJJF membership is required for all competitors:https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership
- Membership support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz
Rules & Age Calculation
- The event follows the IBJJF Rulebook: https://ibjjf.com/rules
- Age divisions use the IBJJF year-of-birth method (age as at 31 December 2025).
Weight Classes & Weigh-In
- Weight classes are listed as net body weight, with the uniform allowance in brackets.Example: 79 kg (82.3 kg) Gi = under 79.0 kg net and under 82.3 kg in full Gi at weigh-in.
- Important: Athletes who weigh above their registered division are disqualified. There are no division changes on the day and no refunds once brackets are live.
- Weigh-in is conducted in competition uniform (Gi for Gi; rashguard/shorts for No-Gi).
Brackets & Checking Day
- The day after registrations close is Checking Day.Confirm your division and that you have opponents.Make adjustments or cancel via Smoothcomp in line with the refund policy below.After Checking Day, entries are non-refundable.
- Confirm your division and that you have opponents.
- Make adjustments or cancel via Smoothcomp in line with the refund policy below.
- After Checking Day, entries are non-refundable.
Refund Policy
- Until the last day of registration: 100% refund (via Smoothcomp).
- During Checking Day: Partial refund available.
- After Checking Day / once brackets are published: No refunds.
Discounts
- Early-bird pricing within the early-bird window.
- Bundle discount when registering for both Gi and No-Gi.
Spectators & Coaches
- Spectator fees:
- Kids (over 7 years): $5
- Adults: $9
- Family (up to 3): $25
- Family (up to 4): $33
- Free entry for Black Belts and Coaches with active NZBJJF or IBJJF membership.
📣 STAY CONNECTED:
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event updates, brackets, and photos:
📲 @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague
- NZBJJF website: https://nzbjjf.co.nz
We welcome all academies, athletes, and families to come celebrate this milestone with us.
With passion, purpose, and the spirit of community let’s make history together around NZ!
Our Mission at NZBJJF To spread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to every corner of New Zealand building a strong, inclusive community through respect, discipline, and the true values of our martial art. Together, we aim to make BJJ the most practiced martial art in New Zealand.
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Register now on Smoothcomp and be part of an outstanding day of Jiu-Jitsu in Auckland. We look forward to hosting you.
Good luck to all competitors, we look forward to a great day of Jiu Jitsu!
