14/05/2026
What a day 🔥
Our No Gi Nationals just delivered the biggest tournament we’ve had in 5 years, and the vibe is electric ⚡️
To our athletes, coaches, and parents, the level, grit, professionalism, and energy in the venue… that’s what builds this circuit. Athletes stepping up, coaches leading calmly under pressure, and parents backing their kids all day, that’s the backbone of Jiu Jitsu in New Zealand. The parents deserve a medal too 🏅
To our staff and crew, this doesn’t happen without you. Long hours, early starts, problem-solving on the fly, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure… you set the standard 💼
Results on the day:
🥇 Oceanside, Overall Academy Champions
🥈 Daredevil, Gracious 2nd Place
🥉 Heads Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Place (Mila Alves also got fastest submission of the day!)
🏆 New Zealand Top Team, Overall Affiliation
A HUGE thank you to the New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts Federation 🙌 Your support goes directly into grassroots sport here in Aotearoa, helping keep competition accessible for Kiwi athletes.
Tournaments are expensive 💸 Costs range from 15k to 25k, up 45 to 60% over 15 years.
🇳🇿 NZ Grappler
• Adults $80, Kids $60
• Only +$10 increase in 10 years
🇦🇺 Australia
• $120 to $180 NZD per division
• $300+ for Gi and No Gi
🇺🇸 USA
• $230 to $350 NZD per event
• Registration plus membership
Costs have risen, but we’ve fought to keep prices down for grassroots athletes. Through funding, sponsorship, and reinvestment, we continue delivering NZ’s most prestigious circuit at a fraction of the true cost 📈
We’re proud to provide this platform, made possible by our athletes, academies, and partners 🤝
Thank you NZ for an incredible Nationals. Thank you NZMMAF for your support and Thank you everyone for an epic season so far 🙏
Next up, ADCC. Stay sharp. Step up and give it a go 🏆
