KJJC7 (Gi-NoGi)

Kuwait Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Committee (KJJC) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION KJJC7 is open to eligible Jiu-Jitsu athletes participating in Gi and No-Gi divisions. The championship will be conducted under the IBJJF Rules Competition Details 2. REGISTRATION RULES 3. AGE CLASSIFICATION – 2027 Age divisions will be calculated according to the athlete's year of birth and the 2027 competition year. Athletes must register in their designated age divisions unless an exception is expressly approved by the organizing committee and permitted by the applicable safety regulations. 4. OFFICIAL WEIGHT CATEGORIES All weight categories are measured in kilograms (KG). Weight divisions apply to both Gi and No-Gi competitions. Weight Regulations 5. OFFICIAL BELT DIVISIONS All athletes must compete according to their actual recognized belt rank. False declaration of belt rank or competition eligibility may result in disqualification. 6. OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE Thursday, December 31, 2026 Time: 6:00 ...

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For special weigh-in requests:

Friday, January 1, 2027 (No-Gi)

Competition categories and starting times: To Be Announced

Saturday, January 2, 2027 (Gi)

Competition categories and starting times: To Be Announced

The official competition schedule and brackets will be published by the organizing committee.

All athletes are responsible for checking their match schedules and reporting to the competition area on time.

For registration issues, weigh-in requests or general championship inquiries:

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KUWAIT JIU-JITSU & MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMMITTEE

KJJC7 – GI & NO-GI CHAMPIONSHIP 2027

KJJC7 is open to eligible Jiu-Jitsu athletes participating in Gi and No-Gi divisions.

The championship will be conducted under the IBJJF Rules  

Championship: KJJC7 – Gi & No-Gi 2027
Organizer: Kuwait Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Committee
Competition Formats: Gi & No-Gi
Age Categories: Kids 1, Kids 2, Kids 3, Infant, Junior, Teen, Youth, Adult and Master
Participation: Male and Female divisions as listed in the official registration system

Registration must be completed before the announced deadline.
Registrations Open 1st November 12:00 AM
Registration Ends 29th December 11:59 PM
Registration on competition days is strictly prohibited.
Maximum event capacity: 600 athletes.
No additional registrations will be accepted once the event reaches maximum capacity.
Participation Contribution  15 KWD per athlete, payable in cash during the official weigh-in as a contribution to KJJC.
All athletes must register in the correct age, gender, belt and weight categories.
Athletes must provide accurate information during registration.
Any registration changes require approval from the organizing committee.
Divisions with fewer than three registered athletes may be merged with appropriate divisions at the organizing committee's discretion, subject to safety requirements.
The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust or merge divisions when necessary.

Age divisions will be calculated according to the athlete's year of birth and the 2027 competition year.

Division
Age
Year of Birth
Kids 1 – U6
4–5
2022–2023
Kids 2 – U8
6–7
2020–2021
Kids 3 – U10
8–9
2018–2019
Infant – U12
10–11
2016–2017
Junior – U14
12–13
2014–2015
Teen – U16
14–15
2012–2013
Youth – U18
16–17
2010–2011
Adult
18–29
1998–2009
Master
30+
1997 and earlier

Athletes must register in their designated age divisions unless an exception is expressly approved by the organizing committee and permitted by the applicable safety regulations.

All weight categories are measured in kilograms (KG).

Weight divisions apply to both Gi and No-Gi competitions.

Division
Weight Categories
Style
Kids 1
-16, -18, -21, -24, -28, -32, -36, -44
Gi
Kids 2
-18, -20, -23, -26, -30, -34, -38, -46
Gi
Kids 3
-21, -24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -50
Gi
Infant
-24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -62
Gi and No-Gi
Junior
-34, -37, -41, -45, -50, -55, -60, -66, -78
Gi and No-Gi
Teen
-38, -42, -46, -50, -56, -62, -67, -72, -84
Gi and No-Gi
Youth
-46, -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, -94
Gi and No-Gi
Adult
-56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -94, +94
Gi and No-Gi
Master
-56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -94, +94
Gi and No-Gi

Weight Regulations

No weight allowance will be permitted.
All athletes must complete the official weigh-in.
Athletes who fail to meet their registered weight limit will automatically be moved to the next higher available weight category within the same age division.
The highest weight category in each division is an open-weight category with no maximum weight limit.
Weight categories may be merged where necessary, subject to approval and applicable safety rules.

Division
Eligible Belts
Kids 1
White, Grey
Kids 2
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange
Kids 3
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange
Infant
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green
Junior
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green
Teen
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green
Youth
White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple
Adult
White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
Master
White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

All athletes must compete according to their actual recognized belt rank.

False declaration of belt rank or competition eligibility may result in disqualification.

Weigh-In Requirements

Athletes must attend during the designated weigh-in period.
Minimum clothing: athletic shorts and a sports T-shirt.
No weight allowance is permitted.
Athletes must meet the limit of their registered weight category.
Athletes exceeding their registered limit will automatically be transferred to the next available higher weight category.
Same-day weigh-in will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances, subject to prior approval from the organizing committee.

Athletes must wear a clean and properly fitted Jiu-Jitsu Gi.
The official competition uniform must comply with the JJIF regulations.
Gi jackets must be made of suitable woven fabric.
Athletes must wear the appropriate competition identification belt when required.
Rash guards underneath the Gi are permitted.
Female athletes must wear a suitable tight-fitting shirt underneath the Gi.
Uniforms must pass inspection before participation.
Torn, excessively worn, dirty or improperly fitted uniforms will not be accepted.

Athletes must wear a suitable tight-fitting rash guard.
Shorts must be appropriate for grappling competition.
Clothing must not contain zippers, buttons, exposed pockets or dangerous hard materials.
Rash guards and shorts must meet official competition requirements.
Grabbing clothing during No-Gi competition is prohibited.

Athletes must be medically fit to compete.
The official medical team has authority to assess athletes during competition.
Referees may stop matches to prevent serious injuries.
Athletes who lose consciousness must not continue competing during the same event.
All athletes must respect the official safety regulations and age-specific prohibited-techniques rules.