KINGS OF THE TATAMI

KINGS OF THE TATAMI is a four-stage Gi and No-Gi series under IBJJF rules, running throughout 2026. It welcomes competitors from grey belt children through black belt adults, with divisions tailored to experience level.

Competition structure:

• Grey belt children split into grey-white and grey-black categories
• Colored belts, purple (under 18 absolute), and black belt (18+ absolute) divisions
• Special absolute weight category with separate age divisions (under 18 and 18+)
• Children under 11 receive a 500g weight allowance

Registration & prizes:

• 1500 UAH for one format, 2700 UAH for both Gi and No-Gi
• Deadline: May 13, 2026 at 23:59
• Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place; team cups for best team result
• Monetary prizes in absolute categories
• Champion belt awarded to participants winning 1st place across all four stages in either Gi or No-Gi

Weigh-in begins at 9:00 (ongoing during competition), with matches starting at 10:00. Weigh-in format varies by discipline: kimono for Gi, rash guard and shorts for No-Gi.

For full details and registration, visit the official event page.