ADCC British Open Championships 2026
Organized by ADCC UK
The ADCC British Open Championships 2026 will feature a no-gi format. Athletes from various divisions including Adults and Masters are welcome to compete.
Event Description
The ADCC British Open Championships 2026 is organized by ADCC UK and is a no-gi tournament following ADCC rules. It is open to athletes from around the world, with divisions for Adults, Masters, and No-Gi competitors. The event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Sports Connexions in Coventry, United Kingdom. The lowest standard entry fee is £30, with various entry options available. Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
Divisions
Rules
The ADCC ruleset is built to reward submission hunting over point management. During the first half of regulation no points are scored at all — competitors are free to attack without positional risk showing on the scoreboard. Points switch on for the second half, scoring takedowns, guard passes, mount, and back control.
The scoreboard can also go negative: stalling, pulling guard without engaging, and refusing to fight for position draw negative points, which makes prolonged inactivity a losing strategy. Combined with a legal-technique list that is wide open at the advanced level (including heel hooks in the adult divisions), ADCC-rules events tend to produce aggressive, submission-first grappling.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is ADCC British Open Championships 2026?
- The ADCC British Open Championships 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Sports Connexions in Coventry, United Kingdom.
- What type of tournament is this?
- This is a no-gi tournament following ADCC rules.
- What is the cost to enter?
- The lowest standard entry fee is £30, with additional fees for specific divisions.
- What divisions are available?
- Divisions include Adult, Masters, and No-Gi categories.
- How do I register for the event?
- Registration is through the link on this page (Smoothcomp).
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