About This Event
Open to participants from all countries of the world.
The event will take place in the city of Astana, at Beeline Arena from May 8 to May 10, 2026.
Categories (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. Except for the 4–5 years and 6–7 years categories — they have one category without divisions):
Boys 4–5 years (born 2021–2022): -15 kg, -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -33 kg, +33 kg.
Boys 6–7 years (born 2019–2020): -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, +38 kg.
Boys 8–9 years (born 2017–2018): -22 kg, -25 kg, -28 kg, -31 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, +43 kg.
Boys 10–11 years (born 2015–2016): -26 kg, -29 kg, -32 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, +51 kg.
Youth 12–13 years (born 2013–2014): -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, -42 kg, -47 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg, -63 kg, +63 kg.
Youth 14–15 years (born 2011–2012): -37 kg, -41 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, +72 kg.
Juniors 16–17 years (born 2009–2010): -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, -78 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg.
Adult Men 18+ (born 2008): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 1 (born 1996): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 2 (born 1991): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 3 (born 1986): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Categories (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. Except for the 4–5 years and 6–7 years categories — they have one category without divisions):
Girls 4–5 years (born 2021–2022): -15 kg, -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -33 kg, +33 kg.
Girls 6–7 years (born 2019–2020): -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, +38 kg.
Girls 8–9 years (born 2017–2018): -22 kg, -25 kg, -28 kg, -31 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, +43 kg.
Girls 10–11 years (born 2015–2016): -26 kg, -29 kg, -32 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, +51 kg.
Girls 12–13 years (born 2013–2014): -28 kg, -32 kg, -36 kg, -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -56 kg, +56 kg.
Girls 14–15 years (born 2011–2012): -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, -55 kg, -59 kg, -63 kg, +63 kg.
Junior Girls 16–17 years (born 2009–2010): -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -56 kg, -61 kg, -66 kg, -71 kg, +71 kg.
Adult Women 18+ (born 2008): -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, +73 kg.
During registration, the athlete’s year of birth is considered, not the actual age.
One athlete has the right to register in only one weight category (competing in two weight categories is not allowed, but competing in two age categories is not prohibited).
If fewer than two athletes are registered in a weight category, it will be merged with the next category until the minimum required number of two participants is reached.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to intervene in the distribution of athletes into groups in order to prevent highly qualified athletes from competing in beginner divisions.
*** Beginner level athletes — athletes with less than two years of experience in grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines. The following athletes are not allowed to compete in beginner divisions:
***** Intermediate level athletes — athletes with 2 to 4 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: grey and yellow belts; adults: blue and purple belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.
***** Advanced level athletes — athletes with more than 4 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: orange and green belts; adults: brown and black belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.
If an athlete is found to be registered in a category that does not correspond to their level, the athlete will be disqualified from the competition.
PRIZES
All athletes placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive commemorative medals.
Point system for determining the best academy
Advanced category
1st place — 9 points
2nd place — 8 points
3rd place — 7 points
Intermediate category
1st place — 7 points
2nd place — 6 points
3rd place — 5 points
Beginner category
1st place — 5 points
2nd place — 4 points
3rd place — 3 points
Festival categories
1st place — 3 points
2nd place — 2 points
3rd place — 1 point
Points are not awarded if only one athlete is registered in a category (bracket).
Points calculation
All points earned by team athletes across all categories are summed.
The team with the highest number of points is declared the team champion.
Tie-breaking criteria
REGISTRATION
Standard: 18.02.2026 – 24.04.2026 (23:59) — $40 (20000 KZT)
Late: 25.04.2026 – 01.05.2026 (23:59) — $50 (25000 KZT)
If a certain limit (1200 people) is exceeded, registration may close earlier than the specified deadline.
After registration closes, the fee is non-refundable.
An athlete is considered registered only after payment of the registration fee.
After registration closes, athletes who failed to register may contact the tournament organizers at +87074443410 and receive a missed registration service (only before the weigh-in procedure). The fee will be $100.
Payment refund
Refund is possible only before registration closes. 95% of the paid amount will be returned.
PAYMENT METHODS
Participation can be paid via PayPal. To do this:
Go to payment.
Click the black button labeled “Debit or Credit Card”.
Enter your bank card details.
Confirm the payment.
Payment is available for all major debit and credit cards; PayPal registration is not required.
For Kazakhstan residents, payment is also available via the Kaspi application using the link:
https://pay.kaspi.kz/pay/s31hlkoz
After the transaction, send the payment receipt with athlete details (Last Name, First Name, Age, Rank, Weight) via WhatsApp to: +87074443410. The athlete list will be processed and confirmed on the website according to the submitted receipts within 2–3 working days.
Coaches must also register on the website www.smoothcomp.com. Coaches without registration will not be allowed into the warm-up or competition areas.
Photo requirements:
Athletes and coaches whose profile photos do not meet the requirements will not be allowed to compete.
WEIGH-IN
Weigh-in will be conducted in SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT. For athletes in the age categories 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–11 years, an overweight tolerance of up to 1 kg is allowed; for athletes aged 12–13 and 14–15 years, up to 500 g is allowed; for athletes aged 16–17 years, no tolerance is allowed.
If an athlete does not meet the declared weight category, they may be moved to the appropriate category upon request. Transfer to another category will incur a penalty of 5000 KZT.
Weigh-in schedule
Weigh-in will be conducted by teams strictly according to the schedule.
Address: Astana city, Beeline Arena.
May 8 — children 4 to 13 years
May 9 — 14–15 years, 16–17 years, +18, +30, +35, +40.
Competition
Address: Astana city, Beeline Arena.
May 9 — children 4 to 13 years
May 10 — 14–15 years, 16–17 years, +18, +30, +35, +40.
Attention!!! Each participant, according to the schedule, must be present in the warm-up area during the competition (schedule time may shift). If one of the participants does not appear within 2 minutes after being called while their opponent is on the mat (tatami), the absent athlete will be disqualified due to no-show. Each athlete/coach is responsible for timely arrival to the competition area.
Each competition participant must follow the dress code according to AIGA rules.
Athletes are allowed to compete wearing:
• shorts;
• rashguard / T-shirt (competing bare-chested is not allowed);
• elastic lower garment covering the legs (tights).
Uniform requirements:
Rashguard / T-shirt: men and women must wear a tight-fitting shirt or rashguard covering the torso, with length down to the shorts.
Shorts: length must be at least mid-thigh (no more than 10 cm above the knee). Pockets, buttons, plastic or metal zippers are not allowed.
Tights: elastic lower garment covering the legs must extend below the knees.
Knee and ankle supports are allowed provided they do not contain metal and/or plastic elements.
The use of shoes, headgear, hair clips, jewelry, groin guards (protective gear for genitals), or other protective equipment made of hard materials that may cause injury is prohibited.
Long hair must be tied with a soft hair band or braided. Wearing a hijab (Muslim headscarf) is permitted.
Participants’ fingernails and toenails must be short.
Information phone: +87074443410
The event will take place in the city of Astana, at Beeline Arena from May 8 to May 10, 2026.
Categories (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. Except for the 4–5 years and 6–7 years categories — they have one category without divisions):
Boys 4–5 years (born 2021–2022): -15 kg, -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -33 kg, +33 kg.
Boys 6–7 years (born 2019–2020): -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, +38 kg.
Boys 8–9 years (born 2017–2018): -22 kg, -25 kg, -28 kg, -31 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, +43 kg.
Boys 10–11 years (born 2015–2016): -26 kg, -29 kg, -32 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, +51 kg.
Youth 12–13 years (born 2013–2014): -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, -42 kg, -47 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg, -63 kg, +63 kg.
Youth 14–15 years (born 2011–2012): -37 kg, -41 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, +72 kg.
Juniors 16–17 years (born 2009–2010): -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, -78 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg.
Adult Men 18+ (born 2008): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 1 (born 1996): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 2 (born 1991): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Men / Master 3 (born 1986): -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg.
Categories (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. Except for the 4–5 years and 6–7 years categories — they have one category without divisions):
Girls 4–5 years (born 2021–2022): -15 kg, -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -33 kg, +33 kg.
Girls 6–7 years (born 2019–2020): -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, +38 kg.
Girls 8–9 years (born 2017–2018): -22 kg, -25 kg, -28 kg, -31 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, +43 kg.
Girls 10–11 years (born 2015–2016): -26 kg, -29 kg, -32 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, +51 kg.
Girls 12–13 years (born 2013–2014): -28 kg, -32 kg, -36 kg, -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -56 kg, +56 kg.
Girls 14–15 years (born 2011–2012): -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, -55 kg, -59 kg, -63 kg, +63 kg.
Junior Girls 16–17 years (born 2009–2010): -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -56 kg, -61 kg, -66 kg, -71 kg, +71 kg.
Adult Women 18+ (born 2008): -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, +73 kg.
During registration, the athlete’s year of birth is considered, not the actual age.
One athlete has the right to register in only one weight category (competing in two weight categories is not allowed, but competing in two age categories is not prohibited).
If fewer than two athletes are registered in a weight category, it will be merged with the next category until the minimum required number of two participants is reached.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to intervene in the distribution of athletes into groups in order to prevent highly qualified athletes from competing in beginner divisions.
*** Beginner level athletes — athletes with less than two years of experience in grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines. The following athletes are not allowed to compete in beginner divisions:
***** Intermediate level athletes — athletes with 2 to 4 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: grey and yellow belts; adults: blue and purple belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.
***** Advanced level athletes — athletes with more than 4 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: orange and green belts; adults: brown and black belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.
If an athlete is found to be registered in a category that does not correspond to their level, the athlete will be disqualified from the competition.
PRIZES
All athletes placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive commemorative medals.
Point system for determining the best academy
Advanced category
1st place — 9 points
2nd place — 8 points
3rd place — 7 points
Intermediate category
1st place — 7 points
2nd place — 6 points
3rd place — 5 points
Beginner category
1st place — 5 points
2nd place — 4 points
3rd place — 3 points
Festival categories
1st place — 3 points
2nd place — 2 points
3rd place — 1 point
Points are not awarded if only one athlete is registered in a category (bracket).
Points calculation
All points earned by team athletes across all categories are summed.
The team with the highest number of points is declared the team champion.
Tie-breaking criteria
REGISTRATION
Standard: 18.02.2026 – 24.04.2026 (23:59) — $40 (20000 KZT)
Late: 25.04.2026 – 01.05.2026 (23:59) — $50 (25000 KZT)
If a certain limit (1200 people) is exceeded, registration may close earlier than the specified deadline.
After registration closes, the fee is non-refundable.
An athlete is considered registered only after payment of the registration fee.
After registration closes, athletes who failed to register may contact the tournament organizers at +87074443410 and receive a missed registration service (only before the weigh-in procedure). The fee will be $100.
Payment refund
Refund is possible only before registration closes. 95% of the paid amount will be returned.
PAYMENT METHODS
Participation can be paid via PayPal. To do this:
Go to payment.
Click the black button labeled “Debit or Credit Card”.
Enter your bank card details.
Confirm the payment.
Payment is available for all major debit and credit cards; PayPal registration is not required.
For Kazakhstan residents, payment is also available via the Kaspi application using the link:
https://pay.kaspi.kz/pay/s31hlkoz
After the transaction, send the payment receipt with athlete details (Last Name, First Name, Age, Rank, Weight) via WhatsApp to: +87074443410. The athlete list will be processed and confirmed on the website according to the submitted receipts within 2–3 working days.
Coaches must also register on the website www.smoothcomp.com. Coaches without registration will not be allowed into the warm-up or competition areas.
Photo requirements:
Athletes and coaches whose profile photos do not meet the requirements will not be allowed to compete.
WEIGH-IN
Weigh-in will be conducted in SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT. For athletes in the age categories 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–11 years, an overweight tolerance of up to 1 kg is allowed; for athletes aged 12–13 and 14–15 years, up to 500 g is allowed; for athletes aged 16–17 years, no tolerance is allowed.
If an athlete does not meet the declared weight category, they may be moved to the appropriate category upon request. Transfer to another category will incur a penalty of 5000 KZT.
Weigh-in schedule
Weigh-in will be conducted by teams strictly according to the schedule.
Address: Astana city, Beeline Arena.
May 8 — children 4 to 13 years
May 9 — 14–15 years, 16–17 years, +18, +30, +35, +40.
Competition
Address: Astana city, Beeline Arena.
May 9 — children 4 to 13 years
May 10 — 14–15 years, 16–17 years, +18, +30, +35, +40.
Attention!!! Each participant, according to the schedule, must be present in the warm-up area during the competition (schedule time may shift). If one of the participants does not appear within 2 minutes after being called while their opponent is on the mat (tatami), the absent athlete will be disqualified due to no-show. Each athlete/coach is responsible for timely arrival to the competition area.
Each competition participant must follow the dress code according to AIGA rules.
Athletes are allowed to compete wearing:
• shorts;
• rashguard / T-shirt (competing bare-chested is not allowed);
• elastic lower garment covering the legs (tights).
Uniform requirements:
Rashguard / T-shirt: men and women must wear a tight-fitting shirt or rashguard covering the torso, with length down to the shorts.
Shorts: length must be at least mid-thigh (no more than 10 cm above the knee). Pockets, buttons, plastic or metal zippers are not allowed.
Tights: elastic lower garment covering the legs must extend below the knees.
Knee and ankle supports are allowed provided they do not contain metal and/or plastic elements.
The use of shoes, headgear, hair clips, jewelry, groin guards (protective gear for genitals), or other protective equipment made of hard materials that may cause injury is prohibited.
Long hair must be tied with a soft hair band or braided. Wearing a hijab (Muslim headscarf) is permitted.
Participants’ fingernails and toenails must be short.
Information phone: +87074443410
Registration
Registration Deadline
April 30, 2026
Cancellation Deadline
April 30, 2026
Registration handled by event organizer
Venue
Organizer
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