ADCC US Open - New Jersey
Organized by ADCC
No-gi submission grappling under ADCC rules comes to Jackson, NJ on October 17, 2026 for the ADCC US Open - New Jersey. The tournament runs weight class divisions for competitors chasing an ADCC ranking.
Event Description
The ADCC US Open is a regional stop run under the official ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) ruleset: no-gi submission grappling scored on takedowns, guard passes, mount, and back control, with strict time limits and an overtime procedure if a match reaches the judges. ADCC's format is built around producing decisive finishes, and its US Open series has become a proving ground for competitors chasing an invite to the ADCC World Championship. This edition takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Jackson, NJ, with no-gi divisions across ADCC's standard weight classes. Registration is handled through the event's Smoothcomp listing, where competitors should check the current bracket and weight-class breakdown before signing up.
Divisions
Registration deadline: October 14, 2026
About ADCC
ADCC (the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Fighting Championship) is the elite, invitation-and-qualifier world championship of submission grappling, founded in 1998 by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Held roughly every two years across weight classes plus an absolute division under "neutral rules" designed for BJJ, judo, wrestling, and sambo athletes to compete head-to-head, it's widely regarded as the top championship in the sport. Its regional ADCC Trials events are the qualifier tournaments grassroots competitors can actually enter.
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 the ADCC US Open - New Jersey?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Jackson, NJ.
- Is this a gi or no-gi tournament?
- No-gi submission grappling, scored under the official ADCC ruleset.
- What is ADCC?
- ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) is one of the most prestigious no-gi submission grappling organizations, known for its biennial World Championship and regional qualifier-style Open events.
- How do I register?
- Through the event's Smoothcomp listing at adcc.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31912.
- What weight classes are offered?
- Standard ADCC weight classes for adult divisions; check the Smoothcomp event page for the exact breakdown.
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