King of the South IX BJJ Festival 2026

All competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership to compete in all NZBJJF nation wide events. In order to compete the online registration process, competitors must authenticate using their NZBJJF membership https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership. If you have any further membership related queries or assistance, please e-mail: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

The NZBJJF will calculates competitor date of births against the the 31-12-2021 (or current year minus year of birth) . So, a competitor born on the 12-09-2008 will therefore compete in the 13 Year Old age group. Please check https://ibjjf.com/rules/



Weights in the drop down box are represented as net with the appropriate Gi or No Gi allowance included in brackets e.g. the 79kg (82.3kg) Gi weight category means a net weight under 79kg and a combined gross weight (including Gi) of under 82.3kg.



If you would like to cancel your registration you have till the last day of registration to request a 100% refund.  After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Avoid disappointment and frustration on the day 

Any athlete  that weigh in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.

There will be  changing of divisions for children, juveniles and adults on the day or after the brackets goes live and NO refunds will be given.

Will happen right after all matches are completed in your specific division. Please head to the podium with the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place competitors from your division to receive your medal together and take photos. 

* If you have any issues with signing up please get in touch via email at queenstown@nzbjjf.co.nz