# ADCC Great Northern Challenge > Competition in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | May 15, 2021 – May 16, 2021 ## 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 R450 for adults 18+; R450 for under 18 year olds. Late registration fee is R500. JJGASA members early registration is R350 (with coupon code) and late registration will be R400 (with coupon code). 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 **Bank Account:** Account number: 4086444161 Beneficiary: Gi plus gear Beneficiary Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632005 Swift Address: ABSA ZA JJ Weigh in day before and day of the competition just before the first fight The doors open at 9am Entrance to be announced. The deadline of registration is 13th of May 2021, 23:59pm Click "Register to event" button on this page in order to register Event information: E-mail admin@bjjevents.co.za **Weigh in:** Will be held on the 14th of May 2021 from 5pm for competitors competing on the 15th. For competitors competing on the 16th, weigh will be held on the 15th from 11am to 1pm Same day weigh in will be held on the day of competition from 8:00- 9:00am All weighs will take place at the EFC Performance Institute, Unit 5, Cambridge Commercial Park, 22 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg. **REFEREES SEMINAR** A referee seminar will be held on the 14th of May at 7pm with Kurdt George at the EFC Performance Institute, Unit 5, Cambridge Commercial Park, 22 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg. Great opportunity to better understand the ADCC rules & get a Level C Qualification Seminar fee - R600 (includes official ADCC Level C course certificate) - 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 http://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-and-regulations 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/Pro): -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg and +70kg **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](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@jjgasa.org Every weight classes’ three best fighters will receive medals. Pro divisions receive prizes. Points: This is a tier 2 competition sanctioned by the JJGASA and points for athlete ranking will be allocated accordingly. Regards, BJJ Events SA Management **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 15, 2021 **End:** May 16, 2021 ## Location **Venue:** Sandton **Location:** Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ## Pricing **Price:** R450 ## Links - Registration: http://bjjevents.co.za/ - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/4774 - 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-3674)