ADCC Latinoamérica Open - Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Description
SCHEDULE
| Until October 26, 2026 (11:59 PM) | 65 USD |
| Until October 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) | Last day for corrections, edits, and credit requests (no refunds). |
| Until October 28, 2026 (6:00 PM) | Last day to register Coaches. |
| Until October 28, 2026 (12:00 PM) | Last day for athletes to change divisions (only for athletes who are alone in their division). |
| October 30, 2026 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) | Rules workshop |
| October 30, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) | Charity Seminar |
| October 30, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) | Referee course |
| October 30, 2026 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) | Weigh-ins (all divisions) |
| October 31, 2026 (starting at 9:00 AM) | Start of Matches |
Address: Centro Comercial Parque Cerro Verde - Carr. de Alto Hatillo, Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela.
Time zone: Caracas (GMT-4)
Credits from the previous ADCC Caracas: Athletes with a credit may use it for this event by submitting a request via email to the support team. Once confirmed, the registration will be approved.
IMPORTANT
- Style: No-Gi (ADCC rules).
- Elimination: single elimination (no double bronze).
- Registration is only valid after payment confirmation.
- Athlete limit: registrations may close before the final deadline if the limit is reached. Unpaid registrations by the deadline will not be considered.
- Responsibility: it is the athlete’s responsibility to verify that their registration has been approved and confirmed on the official platform before brackets are created.
- Arrive 2 hours before your scheduled match time due to possible schedule adjustments.
- ADCC offers a free course on Friday with referees for questions and clarifications. We recommend all athletes attend.
- Participation in ADCC Open events means you agree to our Code of Conduct.
🔗 ADCC Regulations: click here
🔗 ADCC Rules: click here
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REGISTRATIONS (editing, payment and cancellation)
Registration corrections can be made by accessing your Smoothcomp account, such as belt correction, weight, and adding or changing your academy: click here to view the tutorial.
For changes in age category, send an email to support@adcclatinamerica.com with your full name and the requested correction.
- Category rules: athletes may not register below their belt rank, age, or weight. ADCC uses the athlete’s data as of the event date.
- Refunds: registrations are non-refundable. Athletes unable to participate may request credit for future events up to 4 days before the event.
- Credits: all credit requests and usage must be made exclusively through official support channels (WhatsApp or email). Do not cancel directly on Smoothcomp, as requests outside official channels will not be processed.
- If an athlete who is alone in their division does not request a change within the deadline set in the schedule, they will be reallocated during bracket adjustments, with no possibility of late requests. Athletes who do not compete in any match will not receive ranking points.
- All coaches must register for the event through the official link.
🔗 Payment submission/Make payment: click here
🔗 Coach registration: click here
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WEIGH-IN
- Absence: must be reported through the ADCC website. Absence without notice = automatic disqualification.
- Adjustments: athletes who are alone in their category may be reallocated according to the rules to ensure they have a match.
- All athletes must weigh in, even if their category has no weight limit.
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PROHIBITED IN ADCC
- Closing remarks: It is not allowed for teammates or friends who find themselves in a bracket to avoid a real match.
- Offenses to athletes, referees or coaches.
🚨Sandbagging Policy:
In order to ensure competitive fairness and compliance with ADCC guidelines, the following rules are established:
I. Remaining in a Higher Category An athlete who wins 03 (three) gold medals in a higher skill category will be permanently prohibited from returning to a lower category, regardless of belt rank, training time, or team declaration. For youth athletes, this rule applies within the same age division.
II. Mandatory Progression An athlete who wins 05 (five) gold medals in the same skill category must be mandatorily promoted to the immediately higher category, regardless of formal belt rank.
III. It is not allowed to register in a category lower than the one corresponding to the athlete’s belt rank, weight, or age as considered on the DAY OF THE EVENT. Athletes in the Master category are allowed to compete in the Adult category.
Doing any of these actions may result in a permanent ban from all ADCC events.
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SUPPORT TEAM
WhatsApp: +55 11 5104-4470
Email: support@adcclatinamerica.com
🔗 For more tutorials: Click here.
Support is available during business hours: 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Caracas time).
Divisions
- Men$65
- Men's Absolute$65
- Women$65
- Women's Absolute$65
- Girls [6 and under]$65
- Girls [7-8 years]$65
- Girls [9-10 years]$65
- Girls [11-12 years]$65
- Girls [13-14 years]$65
- Girls [15-17 years]$65
- Boys [6 and under]$65
- Boys [7-8 years]$65
- Boys [9-10 years]$65
- Boys [11-12 years]$65
- Boys [13-14 years]$65
- Boys [15-17 years]$65
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ADCC Latinoamérica Open - Caracas?
Matches start on October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. The address is Centro Comercial Parque Cerro Verde - Carr. de Alto Hatillo, Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela. The time zone is Caracas (GMT-4).
What is the registration price and deadline?
Registration is 65 USD until October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Registration is only valid after payment confirmation, and registrations may close before the final deadline if the athlete limit is reached.
What are the deadlines for corrections, credits, coaches, and division changes?
Corrections, edits, and credit requests are available until October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM, with no refunds. Coaches must register by October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Athletes who are alone in their division may change divisions until October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
What is the competition style and format?
The event is No-Gi under ADCC rules. Elimination is single elimination, with no double bronze.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins for all divisions are on October 30, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All athletes must weigh in, even if their category has no weight limit.
What happens if I miss weigh-ins or need to report an absence?
Absence must be reported through the ADCC website. Absence without notice results in automatic disqualification.
Are refunds available?
Registrations are non-refundable. Athletes unable to participate may request credit for future events up to 4 days before the event.
How do credit requests work?
All credit requests and credit usage must be made exclusively through official support channels, WhatsApp or email. Athletes with a credit from the previous ADCC Caracas may use it for this event by submitting a request via email to the support team.
When should athletes arrive for their matches?
Athletes should arrive 2 hours before their scheduled match time due to possible schedule adjustments. Athletes are responsible for verifying that their registration has been approved and confirmed on the official platform before brackets are created.
How can I contact support?
Support is available by WhatsApp at +55 11 5104-4470 and by email at support@adcclatinamerica.com. Support hours are 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Caracas time.
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