# KIDS & YOUTH JJ LEAGUE NATIONALS 2026 > Competition in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | October 10, 2026 – October 11, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** (1st Edition) - NZBJJF Welcome to the Kids Jiu-Jitsu League Nationals — NZBJJF’s new national youth championship. This event is dedicated exclusively to young athletes across New Zealand and has been granted a special 5 - STAR National Ranking in recognition of its importance to junior development. National Ranking Points (6-STAR): Gold 60 | Silver 30 | Bronze 15 All competitors must hold a current NZBJJF membership to compete at NZBJJF events.Complete authentication during registration via Smoothcomp:[https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership](https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Membership support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz NZBJJF applies the IBJJF year-of-birth method (age as at 31-12-2026).Example: A competitor born on 12-09-2013 competes in the 13-year-old age group.IBJJF Rules: [https://ibjjf.com/rules](https://ibjjf.com/rules?utm_source=chatgpt.com) The day after entries close is Checking Day. To avoid disappointment on the day: >>> BAYPARK ARENA <<< 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 3152 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event updates, brackets, and photos: 📲 @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague 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 at the Taranaki Open 2025. 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. Oss. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** October 10, 2026 **End:** October 11, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Mount Maunganui **Location:** Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 55 NZD – 58 NZD ## Links - Registration: http://www.nzbjjf.co.nz - Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/27233 ## Tags Kids, Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/kids-youth-jj-league-nationals-2026)