About Jiu Jitsu GP
Jiu Jitsu GP is dedicated to promoting the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by an Academy vs Academy Tournament using the Quintet rule set. Mens Team Academy's of 5 Men vs 5 Men plus a, Women's Teams Academy of 3 Women vs 3 Women (round robin) will fight it out for the Jiu Jitsu GP Cup and cash prizes.
Currently most BJJ competitions are individually focused, with Jiu Jitsu GP it's a Team focused tournament to find out who is the best BJJ Team in New Zealand.
What is Jiu Jitsu GP
Team Competition
Academy vs Academy. Mens Teams and Women's Teams from different Academy's will fight it out in a Men and Women's No Gi Submission only competition using the Quintet rules set.
Grand Prix of Jiu Jitsu
The biggest cash prize in BJJ NZ history for the winning Team, plus BJJ apparel and holders of the Jiu Jitsu GP Trophy. There will be two competitions per year a summer and winter Tournament.
BJJ Community Engagement
Jiu Jitsu GP is committed to supporting financially New Zealand BJJ competitors who compete internationally. Therefore profits from competitions will be pooled to support the NEW ZEALAND GI BLACKS and for under 16's the NEW ZEALAND GIWIS.
Jiu Jitsu GP - Supporting Future Champions.
Testimonials
"Cheers Professor Steve , it was really well organised , me and my team greatly enjoyed it.”
Jacob Garratt, Jiu Jitsu Athlete
“Thanks for organising that event tonight Steve, epic job”
Anthony Thodey, Jiu Jitsu Athlete
“Thanks Steve for organising this!
I really enjoyed the games tonight!
...writing this now, cause I don't think I'll feel the same when I wake up tomorrow morning...Great work team!”
Anton Venter, Jiu Jitsu Athlete

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jiu Jitsu GP open to all belts levels?
Jiu Jitsu GP offers a Team competition environment for Academies to compete and put forward their best grapplers. Jiu Jitsu GP is open to all belt levels.
Is Jiu Jitsu GP free to enter?
Each Academy can enter one Men's Team and one Women's Team. The fee for each Mens Team is NZD$500 and Women's Team is NZD$300. Depending on the number of Teams competing the winning prize pool may be up to NZD$4,250 in prizes including NZ$3,000 cash for Men's and up to NZD$2,250 in prizes including NZD$1,500 cash for Women's. Each winning athlete will receive a brand new 'Cauli Cartel' BJJ Gi Kimono valued at NZD$249. You can combine with another Academy to make a Team, if required.
What sets Jiu Jitsu GP apart?
Our goal is to provide exciting, fast paced, spectator friendly No Gi Jiu Jitsu. As a spectator it will give you the opportunity to cheer on and support your Team and team mates.







