# ADCC Open South Africa > Competition in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | August 13, 2022 – August 15, 2022 ## 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 R350 for JJGASA Registered Athletes (Coupon code required) - Early Bird Competition fee is R450 for Non-JJGASA Registered Athletes - Early Bird R350 - Late entry Fee for JJGASA Registered Athletes (Coupon code required) R550 - Late entry Fee for Non-JJGASA Registered Athletes **Note:**Reference message in the payment has to contain the competitor's name Registering as a JJGASA athlete gives R100 off registration cost and ranks the competitor with respect to Submission Grappling against competitors in South Africa. Link to register: [https://jjgasa.org/athletes/](https://jjgasa.org/athletes/) **Bank Account:** Account number: 4086444161 Beneficiary: Gi plus gear Beneficiary Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632005 Swift Address: ABSA ZA JJ MAIL PROOF OF PAYMENT TO admin@bjjevents.co.za OR Pay using our BJJ Events Website. JJGASA members enter the code they have received via email here. LINK: [https://bjjevents.co.za/](https://bjjevents.co.za/) Weigh-ins will happen on Saturday 13th August from 2:00 pm & Morning of the event from 08:00 at the venue. NOTE - If a competitor does not make weight they will NOT be moved to an upper weight class. Failure to be on weight at weigh-ins results in disqualification from the event. The doors open half hour before competition Early Bird Entry 20 July to 2 August 2022, 12:59pm R450 Late Entry 3 August to 12 August 2022 23:59pm R550 Click "Register to event" button on this page in order to register. Event information: E-mail admin@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 (Beginner/Intermediate): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg Men (Pro excl. Masters Division): -66kg, -77kg, -88kg, -99kg, +99kg 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](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” Details regarding referee course to follow. Cost is R600 for first course and free for previously qualified referees. Mail admin@bjjevents.co.za for more details. 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 13, 2022 **End:** August 15, 2022 ## Location **Venue:** Old Road **Location:** Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ## Pricing **Price:** R450 ## Links - Registration: http://bjjevents.co.za/ - Source: https://jjgasa.smoothcomp.com/en/event/8252 - 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-open-south-africa)