Bali Grappling Championship: Youth Gi Edition

Every kid rolls.
Every roll helps.

The Bali Grappling Championship is a charity tournament for young jiu-jitsu athletes in Bali, but open for every child everywhere. No gym politics, no big-event pressure: just good matches with the whole community cheering.

Once basic costs are covered, everything we raise goes to Little Steps Matter, funding sterilisation and vaccinations for Bali's street dogs.

Little Steps Matter is a registered Bali animal welfare non-profit that feeds, sterilises, vaccinates, rescues and rehomes street dogs and cats.

Every gym welcome

Kids from any academy can enter, in Bali or anywhere else. Coaches, bring your whole team.

Fair divisions

Grouped by age, belt, weight and years of training, so every match is a good one.

For the dogs

Fewer strays, healthier dogs and safer communities across Bali.

Gyms bringing teams

Founding gyms of the series, backing the event and sending their young competitors.

Event day

Saturday 14 November 2026 at Island Sports Canggu. The full schedule is shared with registered families the week before.

Check-in and weigh-inCollect your wristband and weigh in with your coach or parent. Time TBC
First matchesDivisions run across three mats, youngest groups first. Time TBC
Medals and raffle drawPodium for every division, then the raffle. Big prizes are drawn last. Time TBC

Who can compete

Kids and teens from any gym or academy, in Bali or anywhere else. Entry is open to everyone through Smoothcomp. First-timers are welcome, and so are athletes with a few tournaments behind them.

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Ages: 6 to 18
Format: Gi
Entry fee: IDR 250,000, medal and t-shirt included
Registration closes: Saturday 7 November 2026
Spots: Limited, first come first served

Tournament rules

Match time

Up to 13 years old: 3 minutes.
14 to 17 years old: 5 minutes.

Scoring

Takedown 2, sweep 2, guard pass 3, mount 4, back control 4. No advantage points.

Submissions

Win by tap or verbal submission with techniques allowed for your division. The referee can stop the match once a submission is fully secured.

Illegal techniques

IBJJF rules for the age division apply. The referee can stop any action they consider dangerous.

Draws

If the score is level, the referee picks the athlete who showed more intent to attack and go for a submission. The decision is final.

Safety first

The referee makes the final call on points, penalties and stopping a match. The safety of the athletes always comes first.

Parents' questions

Does my child need competition experience?

No. First-timers are welcome. Divisions are grouped by age, belt and weight so kids face others at their level.

Which gyms can enter?

Any gym or academy, from Bali or anywhere else. Registration is open to everyone on Smoothcomp, and this is a charity event, so no team is left out.

Is it gi or no-gi?

Gi. This is the Youth Gi Edition.

What should my child bring?

A clean gi, a water bottle, snacks and flip-flops for walking off the mats. Nails trimmed short, please.

Can family come and watch?

Yes. Bring grandparents, siblings and friends. The more noise on the sidelines, the better.

Where does the entry fee go?

Your IDR 250,000 entry fee covers the basics: registration, your medal and your t-shirt. Everything else goes to Little Steps Matter.

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Make your own Bali Grappling Championship card. Fill in the details and the card updates live.

Athlete name Gym Belt Age Favourite move Photo To save the card, take a screenshot of it. The photo stays on your device and is not uploaded.

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Bali Grappling Championship
14 November 2026, Island Sports Canggu

Register on Smoothcomp

Registration is on Smoothcomp and open to everyone. Entry fee is IDR 250,000 and registration closes on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Pick your division, pay your entry fee and you are in.

Every kid rolls.Every roll helps.