2026 Full Contact World Championships in Biškek, Kyrgyzstan on the 1-5.10.2026. The competition is part of the 10th International Martial Arts Games.

Date: 1st to 5th of October 2026

Location: Kozhomkul Sports Palace, Biškek, Capital of Kyrgyzstan

Organizers: International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMGC), World jiu-jitsu confederation (WJJC), President Giacomo Spartaco Bertoletti

Organizing Committee: Federation of Original Taekwon-Do ITF of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Mukashev Kutmanbek Almazbekovich, in cooperation with the State Agenct of Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Directorate of Non-Olympic Sports.  

Preliminary schedule of the competition:
Thursday 1.10.2026: Arrival of Teams, Registration
Friday 2.10.2026: Opening Ceremony, Weigh-in, Judges and referees’ course
Saturday 3.10.2026: Weigh-in, Competition, Awarding Ceremony
Sunday 4.10.2026: Closing Ceremony
Monday 5.10.2026: Departure of Teams

Rules: Ju-jutsu Full Contact A-category rules (link to rules). Athletes from all martial arts disciplines are eligible to compete, provided they comply with the full contact rules of the competition.

Mandatory equipment for athletes:
– White Ju-jutsu gi meeting the standards described in the rules
– Mouth guard
– Red and blue belt
– Groin guard (men)
– Chest protector (women)
– Women may use red and blue soft chin protection
– Women may wear hijab and headgear

Duration of the fight: Two 2-minute rounds with a 1-minute break between rounds.

Weight categories:
Men -65 kg, -73 kg, -80 kg, -86 kg, -94 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg
Women -52 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, -78 kg, +78 kg

Age limit: The minimum age for participation is 17 years.

Further details are available in the official invitation here (link).