2026 ADCC Philippine International Open

2026 ADCC PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL OPEN

Official ADCC Rules • No-Gi Submission Grappling

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Ayala Malls Circuit Makati – Event Center

Competition Starts: 1:00 PM

One of Asia's Longest-Running ADCC Competitions Since 2010

EVENT OVERVIEW

Since 2010, the ADCC Philippine International Open has been one of Asia's longest-running ADCC competitions and one of the Philippines' premier No-Gi submission grappling events.

Held under the Official ADCC Competition Rules, the tournament welcomes competitors from all academies and affiliations with divisions for Kids, Adults, Women and Masters.

Whether you are entering your first ADCC tournament or pursuing another championship title, the event offers the opportunity to compete under the world's leading submission grappling rules in a professionally managed competition.

ABOUT ADCC

The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) is recognised worldwide as the premier submission grappling organisation.

Founded in 1998, the ADCC World Championships bring together elite competitors from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Luta Livre and Mixed Martial Arts.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Venue: Ayala Malls Circuit Makati – Event Center

Rules Meeting: 12:30 PM

Competition Starts: 1:00 PM

Rules: Official ADCC Competition Rules

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

Kids : Open Belt level 

COMPETITION LEVELS

Youth 15 -17 years 

Male and Female divisions: 

1. Beginner

Less than 24 months of grappling experience.

2. Intermediate

Less than 48 months of grappling experience.

3. Advanced

More than 48 months of grappling experience.

Tournament officials may move competitors to a higher division where necessary to ensure fair competition.

WEIGHT CLASSES

Kids (15–17 Years)

Boys: -45 • -50 • -55 • -60 • -65 • -70 • -75 • -80 • +80 kg

Girls: -40 • -45 • -50 • -55 • -60 • +60 kg

Adult Female

-50 • -55 • -60 • -65 • -70 • +70 kg

Adult Male

-60 • -65 • -70 • -76 • -83 • -91 • -100 • +100 • Open

Masters 1 & Masters 2

-60 • -65 • -70 • -76 • -83 • -91 • -100 • +100 • Open

REGISTRATION

All competitors must register through Smoothcomp using their own email address.

Each competitor, including team entries, must have their own individual Smoothcomp account.

Competitors can:

• Register online

• Edit entries before the correction deadline

• View brackets

• View match schedules

• Receive event updates

Please check your registration after entering.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration : Up to October 18 

₱2,200

Normal Registration  October 19 - November 6

₱2,400

Late Registration  Start  Monday  Nov 8  - Wednesday Nov 11

₱2,600

Registration closes Wednesday, November 11

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Smoothcomp  direct (PayPal)

• Bank Deposit

Bank  Account; Multiple entries / Team entries / Single entries

Direct deposits :Events Concepts and Designs Inc

Bank of Commerce : Mandaluyong 111 - 0000 - 2851- 3

Wack Wack , Petron Station Mandaluyong

• GCash / Maya, please email bjjfp.com@gmail.com for details

• Direct Payment at KMA Fitness

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Venue : 

Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled division.

Masters, Junior and Kids competitors must present identification showing their date of birth.

Match Schedule: 

Monitor your brackets through Smoothcomp and the event display screens.

Competitors not present after three calls may be disqualified.

Eligibility: 

Amateur MMA athletes may compete in the Beginner Division.

Professional MMA athletes, National Team Wrestlers and Judo Black Belts must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced divisions.

Weigh-In: 

All competitors must weigh in before their first match.

Medals

Single-entry competitors may collect their medals from the Awards Podium throughout the day.

MATCH FORMAT

Beginner

5-minute match

First 2 minutes – No points

Final 3 minutes – Points

2-minute overtime if required

Intermediate & Advanced

6-minute match

First 3 minutes – No points

Final 3 minutes – Points

3-minute overtime if required

Advanced Finals

8-minute match

First 4 minutes – No points

Final 4 minutes – Points

4-minute overtime if required

Negative points apply from the start of the match in accordance with the Official ADCC Rules.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Official ADCC Rules apply.

• Brackets released Monday before the event.

• Corrections close Wednesday at midnight.

• No changes on competition day.

• Follow announcements and match calls.

• Respect referees, officials and fellow competitors.

CONTACT

Email: bjjfp.com@gmail.com

Please do not send registration enquiries through Facebook Messenger.

OUR COMMITMENT

The ADCC Philippine International Open is committed to delivering a professionally managed competition that promotes technical excellence, fair competition, respect and sportsmanship while providing athletes with an outstanding competition experience.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU

Test Your Skill.

Represent Your Academy.

Compete Under Official ADCC Rules.

Earn Every Position. Finish the Fight.

Hosted by:ADCC Philippines ECD Event Concepts & DesignsCo-presented by Ayala Circuit Makati and authorised by the ADCC Federation.