2026 FNQ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships

📍 14 Magazine Street, Stratford QLD

Presented by Butcher Crowd

FNQ's premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition returns, welcoming junior and adult competitors from all academies to compete in both Gi and No-Gi divisions. Join us for a professionally run, spectator-friendly event focused on providing maximum mat time and an outstanding competition experience.

💰 Match of the Day Cash Awards

We're rewarding the most exciting matches of the day!

🥋 Best Adult Match $250 per athlete

🥋 Best Kids Match $250 per athlete

That's $500 awarded for each winning match.

🕘 Event Schedule

Doors Open: 7:30am

Competition Begins: 9:00am

Please check your LIVE division start time on Smoothcomp, as division times may change throughout the day.

☕ Food and coffee will be available onsite.

🥋 Format & Rules

The 2026 FNQ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships are open to all junior and adult competitors in both Gi and No-Gi divisions and are conducted under IBJJF rules.

This event uses a Round Robin Pool Format, where divisions of up to five competitors are guaranteed multiple matches.

By competing in both Gi and No-Gi, athletes may receive up to eight matches.

Our goal is to maximise mat time, experience and athlete development for competitors of all skill levels.

📝 Registration

Pre-registration only. No entries will be accepted on the day.

Normal Registration

1 June 2026 – 30 August 2026 (11:59pm)

• 1 or 2 Divisions — $100
• Absolute Division — $15

Late Registration

30 August 2026 – 2 September 2026 (11:59pm)

• 1 or 2 Divisions — $120
• Absolute Division — $20

👥 Competitor Lists & Changes

Competitor lists remain live throughout registration.

After registration closes, competitors have until 11:00am the following day to request any changes.

Athletes who are alone in their division may move to another suitable division or withdraw for full event credit.

🔀 Division Mergers

Where appropriate, divisions with a single competitor may be merged with another division.

If no suitable matches are available, a full event credit will be issued.

💳 Refund Policy

No cash refunds.

If you receive no matches or your opponent does not attend, you will receive full event credit.

📊 Brackets & Schedule

Brackets and division schedules will be published after late registration closes.

Please check Smoothcomp regularly for your division time.

Competitors must be present at the venue at least 60 minutes before their scheduled division.

⚖️ Weigh-ins

Weigh-ins take place on the day of the event.

You only need to weigh in once and may weigh in without your Gi if preferred.

All competitors must complete weigh-in at least 60 minutes before their first division.

🥇 Medals

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to all podium finishers.

Live TV scoreboards will display athlete names, academy names and match information throughout the day.

Results will update live on Smoothcomp as matches are completed.

🎖️ Brown & Black Belts

Brown and Black Belt competitors receive FREE registration.

Please contact us before registering to receive your registration code.