Need Help? Contact the Right Team for Your Region or Issue
To ensure you get the fastest and most accurate assistance, please contact the team responsible for your region or type of inquiry. Use the sections below to find the correct contact.
North America Events Support
For concerns or questions regarding ADCC North America events, please contact:
South America Support
For support related to ADCC South America events, please contact:
Product Support – Braus Fight
For questions about Braus Fight products (e.g., orders, shipping, returns), please contact our customer support by emailing or by sending a message via our contact page.
Other Regions Support
For any issues related to ADCC events in Europe, Africa, Asia, or Oceania, please contact the organizer of your region directly via the official event page on Smoothcomp or refer to the regional contacts listed on the ADCC Federation Directory.
FAQ
ADCC Opens are for all competitors - kids through masters, beginner through advanced, from any country. You do not need to qualify to compete in ADCC Opens. For more details, visit the "Open Rules" section in the main menu.
There is one women's and one men's absolute division - open to all ranks, weights, and above at 18.
Absolute divisions will all be single elimination.
Visit the "Open Rules" section in the main menu to find all the details about the ADCC OPEN regulations.
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To verify your registration, log in to your Smoothcomp profile (www.smoothcomp.com). Your registration should appear as "paid" and "approved" in your records. Click on your name under "Log out" to verify or on the athlete search available at the competition.
In ADCC, athletes do not need to wear a specific uniform to fight. Competitors can choose whatever color they want for their rashguards and shorts, and can even fight shirtless. Clothing with zippers, pockets, or other accessories that could hurt or injure athletes during the fight is not permitted.
Media credentials are available on a first come, first served basis for all ADCC Open events. Applications can be found under the “Information” tab of each event’s Smoothcomp page. Approvals are issued 2–3 weeks prior to the event. Please note that these credentials are for still photography only, as videography is not
permitted.
For partnership or exhibitor opportunities, please email caitlin@adcc-official.com.
We accept applications for referees, secondary judges, and podium staff. Staff application forms are available under the “Information” tab on each event’s Smoothcomp page.
Competitors must register in the appropriate skill division based on their experience and competition history.
ADCC reserves the right to move competitors up if prior results show they are competing below their level.
Winning 3 gold medals in a higher division means the athlete cannot move back down, regardless of belt rank.
Winning 5 gold medals in the same division requires the athlete to move up to the next skill level. For youth
competitors, once they win 3 golds in a higher division, they must remain there until they age up. Participation in
ADCC Open events signifies agreement to our Code of Conduct: https://tinyurl.com/ydjtknpx
Kids (up to age 12): 4 minutes
Teens & Juveniles (13–17): 5 minutes
Adults: 6 minutes
Masters: 5 minutes
Each academy receives 1 free coach pass for every 5 registered competitors from that same academy (minimum of 5 athletes).
Example:
0–4 competitors: No coach pass
5–9 competitors: 1 coach pass
10–14 competitors: 2 coach passes
All participants, coaches, and spectators are expected to demonstrate professionalism, respect, and
sportsmanship at all times. Participation in ADCC Open events signifies agreement to our Code of Conduct:
https://tinyurl.com/ydjtknpx
All ADCC Open events are No Gi only.
ADCC Opens are open to all competitors — from kids through masters, beginner through advanced, and from any country. You do not need to qualify to compete in ADCC Open events.
$125 per competitor until Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
$75 to add an additional division (maximum of two divisions per athlete).
Registration corrections can be made by logging into your Smoothcomp account and following these instructions: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
For age group corrections, please email caitlin@adcc-official.com with your full name and the correction needed.
Yes, weigh ins are mandatory for all competitors.
If you are unable to attend the day before weigh ins, limited same day options are available:
1. Kids & Juveniles: Must weigh in at 6:00 AM. Weigh ins close at 6:15 AM.
2. Adults: Must weigh in no later than 2 hours before their division starts.
A 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) allowance is permitted for all weigh ins.
Competitors must be at their mat at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match time. Match times are live and updated in real time, so please check Smoothcomp throughout the day. If a competitor is not at the mat within 10 minutes of being called, it will count as a loss and the bracket will advance.
The Absolute division runs after all other divisions have concluded. A mandatory roll call is held before the bracket is finalized, typically between 6:00–7:00 PM (subject to change). Competitors who fail to check in at roll call will be removed from the bracket and forfeit their registration fee.