We’re running the Kirikiriroa Open again in 2025!

The KO aims to provide players with a high-quality event, adopting the strategies and format of larger international competitions. A massive part of our goal is to provide athletes with as much mat time as possible. Therefore, we are introducing the following rules to maximise number of fights;

1) We will run double-elimination draws. In this format, when a player loses, they go into a separate loser’s bracket, where you still have the opportunity to fight back for the final!

2) Development players may also enter the open grade event.

3) Players may enter the age-grade division above their own (except for those entered in development divisions).

These changes mean that players who decide to enter two divisions are guaranteed a minimum of four fights.

Check out more through the KO25 link on the website.