BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling $4000 PRIZE FUND - Season 1 Phuket

Saturday, October 31, 2026 Phuket, Thailand

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Ruleset

ADCC

Prizes

$400

Description

BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling - Season 1 Phuket

Oct 31 - Nov 15, 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 31 - November 13 — main brackets (matches)

November 14-15 — 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 - 30 Sep)

Normal: 3300 THB / ~$100 (1 Oct - 15 Oct)

Late: 3900 THB / ~ $120 (16 Oct - 30 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 30 — final divisions published

October 30 — brackets and personal schedules published

October 31 - November 13 — main brackets

November 14-15 — finals + Absolutes

All details — divisions, prize money, rules, weigh-ins, schedule - in the tabs above.

Questions: WhatsApp +66 93 767 7353

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.

Event Details

Registration

Early: 1 Aug–30 Sep; Normal: 1 Oct–15 Oct; Late: 16 Oct–30 Oct (late entries only into confirmed divisions)

Prize Details

$4,000 total prize fund split across divisions by division size (examples: 10+ athletes per category pays $700 per division: 1st $400/2nd $180/3rd $120; smaller payouts for 8–9, 6–7). Every Absolute division has its own separate prize fund. Cash paid out within 7 days.

Divisions

Male No-Gi2600 THB
18 years and above
Male Masters No-Gi2600 THB
35 years and above
Female No-Gi2600 THB
18 years and above
Male Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Add-On)1000 THB
Choose this if you have already registered and paid for your weight class.
Male Masters Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Add-On)1000 THB
Choose this if you have already registered and paid for your weight class.
Female Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Add-On)1000 THB
Choose this if you have already registered and paid for your weight class.
Male Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Only)1900 THB
Absolute Only Division. Choose this if you are not competing in a weight class.
Male Masters Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Only)1900 THB
Absolute Only Division. Choose this if you are not competing in a weight class.
Female Absolute No-Gi (Absolute Only)1900 THB
Absolute Only Division. Choose this if you are not competing in a weight class.

Organizer

BJJHERO

Frequently Asked Questions

When is BJJ Hero No Gi Grappling - Season 1 Phuket?

The event runs from October 31 to November 15, 2026. Main brackets are scheduled for October 31 - November 13, and finals plus all Absolute divisions are on November 14-15.

Where will matches take place?

Matches run across partner gyms in Phuket, including Phuket Grappling Academy, Born to Roll, South Side, and more. Athletes are told their day, gym, and match time in advance.

What are the registration fees and dates?

Early registration is 2600 THB / ~80$ from 1 Aug - 30 Sep. Normal registration is 3300 THB / ~$100 from 1 Oct - 15 Oct. Late registration is 3900 THB / ~ $120 from 16 Oct - 30 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. Masters 35+ divisions are -80 and +80 kg.

How do Absolute divisions work and what do they cost?

Absolute divisions have a separate prize fund. The Absolute add-on for registered weight-division athletes is 1000 THB / ~$30, and Absolute Direct Entry with no weight division is 1900 THB~$60.

When are final divisions, brackets, and schedules published?

Final divisions are published on October 30. Brackets and personal schedules are also published on October 30.

What prize money is available?

The $4,000 prize fund is split by division size: 10+ athletes per category pays $700 per division, 8–9 pays $450, 6–7 pays $250, and 4–5 receives medals plus league points. Every Absolute division has its own separate prize fund.

What happens if the event does not reach the minimum number of athletes?

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, the event does not proceed and all entry fees are refunded in full to the original payment method.

Who can compete and what ruleset is used?

The event is No Gi, uses an ADCC style ruleset, and is for adults 18+.

How can I contact the organizer with questions?

Questions can be sent by WhatsApp to +66 93 767 7353.