# ADCC Great Northern Challenge > Competition in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa | August 26, 2017 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** When registering on behalf of a competitor younger than 18 years please register the competitor's name, age etc and not your own as this will limit the entry options available to you. Competition fee is R250 for adults 18+ (R350 late entry); R250 for under 18 year olds.Payment has to be paid before the last registration date to bank account in order to complete registration. **Note:**Reference message in the payment has to contain the competitor's name Payment link is at the end of the registration process in Smoothcomp. Alternatively follow the link here to the BJJ Events SA website: http://bjjevents.co.za/event/great-northern-challenge/ Or pay directly into the following bank account: **Bank Account:** Account number: 4086444161 Beneficiary: Gi plus gear Beneficiary Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632005 Swift Address: ABSA ZA JJ Weigh in is just before the first fight The doors open half hour before competition Entrance R50 The deadline of registration is 24 August, 2017, 23:59pm Click "Register to event" button on this page in order to register. Event information: E-mail kurdt@bjjevents.co.za - Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the wind pipe) - with or without the use of the uniform - Any armbar, shoulder lock, or wrist lock - Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock - No "Full Nelson" or "Crucifix" - No striking / kicking of any kind - No eye gouging or fish hooking - No grabbing the ears - No hair pulling, biting - No finger or toe holds - No thumbing - No scratching and pinching - No touching groin area - No hands, knees or elbows on face - No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing 2 - Mount position 2 - Knee on stomach 2 - Sweeps (ends Guard or Half Guard) 2 - Takedown (ends Guard or Half Guard) 3 - Back mount with hooks 3 - Passing the guard 4 - Clean sweep (ends passed the guard) 4 - Clean takedown (ends passed the guard) -1 - Go to your back -1 - Running away The referee’s decision/judging can’t be overruled! If one competitor gives up or submits by tapping the leg, arm or verbally If Referee feels one competitor is unable to defend himself or feels his life is in danger, Referee will declare the winner If a fighter breaks the rules twice he will be disqualified by the Referee Submission Points Referee’s decision Fighting Time 6 minutes in ordinary fights (first 3 min without points) 8 minutes in the finales (first 4 min without points) One Extra round’s are added if fights are even **Adults:** Men (Including Masters Division): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg and +100kg Female (Beginner/Intermediate): -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg and +70kg Female (Pro): -60kg and +60kg **Kids:** Boys: 7yrs - 10yrs: -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +40kg Boys: 11yrs - 14yrs: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg and +55kg Boys: 15yrs - 17yrs: -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg and +80kg Girls: 7yrs - 10yrs: 24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +40kg Girls: 11yrs - 14yrs: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg and +55kg Girls: 15yrs - 17yrs: -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg and +60kg http://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-and-regulations Fighter may use tights, shorts, T-shirt, rash guard or Kimono 9 x 9 meters, (8x8m, 1m safety area) Mat escape, same position as the fighter were in when they crossed the mat line or referee say “stop” E-mail: admin@adcombat.co.za Every weight classes’ three best fighters will receive medals. Pro divisions receive cash prizes. Points: 1st place 5 points; 2nd place 3 points; 3rd place 1 point Regards, BJJ Events SA Management **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** August 26, 2017 ## Location **Venue:** 7 **Address:** Marais Road 7 **Location:** Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa ## Pricing **Price:** R250 ## Links - Registration: http://bjjevents.co.za/ - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/319 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjeventsza/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BJJEventsSA/ ## Tags ADCC, No-Gi --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/adcc-great-northern-challenge-1639)