BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling $4000 PRIZE FUND - Season 1 Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
Description
BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling - Season 1 Phuket
Oct 24 - Nov 8, 2026 · No Gi · ADCC style ruleset · Adults 18+
Season 1 of the BJJ Hero league. Amateur grapplers fight for real prize money - paid out within 7 days.
THE PRIZE MONEY
$4,000 is split across divisions by division size:
10+ athletes per category - $700 per division (1st $400 / 2nd $180 / 3rd $120)
8–9 athletes per category - $450 (1st $250 / 2nd $120 / 3rd $80)
6–7 athletes per category - $250 (1st $125 / 2nd $75 / 3rd $50)
4–5 athletes per category - medals + league points
Bigger division - bigger prize. Bring your training partners.
Every Absolute division has its own separate prize fund on top - see the Absolutes tab. The organizer may increase the total fund.
Ideal Scenario (max prize pool for the winner): Win your weight division. Then take the Absolute of your level.
Example - Men Advanced:
Division win (10+ athletes): $400
Absolute win $135+
Total: $535+
The organizer may increase Absolute funds before finals weekend, so the real number can be higher. Absolute add-on: $30 at registration.
THE FORMAT
No convention hall. No ONE DAY event. No waiting all day for one match.
Matches run across partner gyms in Phuket:
Phuket Grappling Academy · Born to Roll · South Side · and more
You know your day, your gym and your match time in advance.
October 24 - November 6 — main brackets (matches)
November 7-8 — finals + all Absolute divisions
Every match is filmed and you get your footage. Results count toward the Season 1 league ranking.
League points. Season 1 results count toward the annual BJJ Hero ranking with its Grand Prix in 2027. This is season 1 (Asia Conference)
DIVISIONS
Men — Beginner / Advanced / Pro: -66 / -77 / -88 / -99 / +99 kg
Women — Beginner / Advanced: -50 / -55 / -60 / -65 / +65 kg
Masters 35+: -80 / +80 kg
Full breakdown, levels and prize rules: see the Divisions tab.
ENTRY FEES
Early: 2600 THB / ~80$ (1 Aug - 5 Sep)
Normal: 3300 THB / ~$100 (6 Sep - 11 Oct)
Late: 3900 THB / ~ $120 (12 Oct - 19 Oct, only into confirmed divisions)
ABSOLUTES
Add-on for registered athletes (weight divisions): 1000 THB / ~$30
Absolute Direct Entry (no weight division): 1900 THB~$60.
See the Absolutes tab.
KEY DATES
August 1 — registration opens
October 22 — final divisions published
October 23 — brackets and personal schedules published
October 24 - November 6 — main brackets
November 7-8 — finals + Absolutes
All details — divisions, prize money, rules, weigh-ins, schedule - in the tabs above.
Questions: WhatsApp +66 93 767 7353
Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bjjhero.asia?igsh=ZHczaG9hanM4eWZ3&utm_source=smooth
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BjjHero_Official
Minimum Participation Threshold
Season 1 Phuket is confirmed once at least 64 athletes have completed registration for that stage. Registration remains open until the published deadline.
If fewer than 64 athletes are registered by the deadline, the Season 1 does not proceed and all entry fees are refunded in full, to the original payment method.
Divisions
- Male No-Gi2600 THB
- Female No-Gi2600 THB
- Male Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Add-On)1000 THB
- Female Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Add-On)1000 THB
- Male Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Only)1900 THB
- Female Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Only)1900 THB
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling Season 1 Phuket?
The event runs from October 24 to November 8, 2026. Main brackets are October 24 - November 6, and finals plus all Absolute divisions are November 7-8.
Where will matches take place?
Matches run across partner gyms in Phuket, including Phuket Grappling Academy, Born to Roll, South Side, and more.
When do registration and entry fee periods run?
Early registration is 2600 THB / ~80$ from 1 Aug - 5 Sep. Normal registration is 3300 THB / ~$100 from 6 Sep - 11 Oct, and late registration is 3900 THB / ~ $120 from 12 Oct - 19 Oct, only into confirmed divisions.
What divisions are offered?
Men have Beginner, Advanced, and Pro divisions at -66, -77, -88, -99, and +99 kg. Women have Beginner and Advanced divisions at -50, -55, -60, -65, and +65 kg, and Masters 35+ divisions are -80 and +80 kg.
How do Absolute divisions work and what do they cost?
Every Absolute division has its own separate prize fund. The Absolute add-on for registered weight-division athletes is 1000 THB / ~$30, and Absolute Direct Entry without a weight division is 1900 THB~$60.
When will final divisions, brackets, and schedules be published?
Final divisions are published on October 22. Brackets and personal schedules are published on October 23.
What prize money is available for weight divisions?
Prize money is split by division size: 10+ athletes pays $700 per division, 8–9 athletes pays $450, 6–7 athletes pays $250, and 4–5 athletes receive medals plus league points. The listed payouts for 10+ athletes are 1st $400, 2nd $180, 3rd $120; for 8–9 athletes, 1st $250, 2nd $120, 3rd $80; and for 6–7 athletes, 1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.
What happens if the event does not meet the minimum participation threshold?
Season 1 Phuket is confirmed once at least 64 athletes have completed registration for that stage. If fewer than 64 athletes are registered by the deadline, Season 1 does not proceed and all entry fees are refunded in full to the original payment method.
Who can compete and what ruleset is used?
This is a No Gi event for adults 18+ using an ADCC style ruleset.
How can I contact the organizer with questions?
Questions can be sent by WhatsApp to +66 93 767 7353.
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