KJJL NATIONALS 2027

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL YOUTH JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP | GI & NO-GI
The New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (NZBJJF) proudly presents the Kids Jiu-Jitsu League Nationals 2027, an official NZBJJF 6-Star National Championship dedicated exclusively to the development of New Zealand's next generation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

After Checking Day: No refunds.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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]

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.

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

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

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.

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

Official IBJJF Rules

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Athletes and academies are encouraged to register early.

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

The KJJL Nationals represents the national stage of that pathway.