ADCC AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

COMPETITION INVITATION

• 26-27 August 2023
• Sun Exhibits, Grandwest,
• Cape Town, South Africa, 7460

WHO CAN COMPETE

• The championship is open to everyone of any nationality.

WEIGHT CLASSES

• Professional: More than 5 years of experience
• Advanced: More than 5 years of experience
• Intermediate: From 2 to 4 years experience
• Beginner: Less than 2 years experience FROM BJJ, GRAPPLING, JUDO, SAMBO, WRESTLING, ETC!
• Men Professional: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Professional Masters 1: +35: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Professional Masters 2: +40: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Professional Masters 3: +45: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Advanced: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg and +100kg
• Men Advanced Masters 1 +35: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Advanced Masters 2 +40: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Advanced Masters 3 +45: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Intermediate: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg and +100kg
• Men Intermediate Masters 1 +35: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Intermediate Masters 2 +40: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Intermediate Masters 3 +45: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Beginners: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg and +100kg
• Men Beginners Masters 1 +35: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Beginners Masters 2 +40: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Men Beginners Masters 3 +45: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg and +99kg
• Boys 7-8: -21kg, -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, and +45kg
• Boys 9-10: -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -50kg and +50kg
• Boys 11-12: -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg and +60kg
• Boys 13-14: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg and +65kg
• Boys 15-17: -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg and +80kg
• Female Professional: -60kg and +60kg
• Female Professional Masters +35: -60kg and +60kg
• Female Advanced: -50kg, 55kg, -60kg, -65kg, +65kg, -70kg and +70kg
• Female Advanced Masters +35: -60kg and +60kg
• Female Intermediate: -50kg, 55kg, -60kg, -65kg, +65kg, -70kg and +70kg
• Female Intermediate Masters +35: -60kg and +60kg
• Female Beginners: -50kg, 55kg, -60kg, -65kg, +65kg, -70kg and +70kg
• Female Beginners Masters +35: -60kg and +60kg
• Girls 7-8: -21kg, -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +40kg
• Girls 9-10: -24kg, -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg and +45kg
• Girls 11-12: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg and +50kg
• Girls 13-14: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg and +55kg
• Girls 15-17: -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg and +60kg

PRIZES

• Every weight classes’ three best fighters get medals.
• The team that gets most of the points gets the “Best Team Cup”
• Each Male Professional Winner receives a flight ticket to ADCC European Trials – T&C: minimum of 8 competitors must enter within weight bracket to qualify for prize.
• Points: 1 st place 5 points; 2 nd place 3 points; 3 rd place 1 point

REGISTRATION

• The deadline for early registration is 31 July 23:59
• The deadline of registration is 21 August 23:59
• Link to register: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/10135

REGISTRATION FEE

• Registration fee for Men and Women:
  – R400 Early Registration
  – R600 Late Registration
• Registration fee for boys and girls:
  – R400 Early Registration
  – R500 Late Registration
• Payment has to be paid before the last registration date to bank account OR via Payfast portal.
• Title of the payment has to contain FIGHTERS NAME.

COMPETITION PAYMENT FOR COMPETITORS ONLY FROM SOUTH AFRICA

• Account name: GI PLUS GEAR
• Bank: ABSA Bank
• Branch Code:
• Account Number:

COMPETITION PAYMENT FOR COMPETITORS FROM OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA

• Email [email protected] for payment instructions.

WEIGH IN

• Weigh in 08.00 am at the competition arena on the day of the event.
• The fights are scheduled to begin at 10.00 am.

Attention

• All athletes registered for this tournament must have a medical clearance certificate and health insurance for sports practice dated less than six months before the date of the competition, indicating no objections for participating in martial arts competitions.
• ALL ATHLETES AND COACHES MUST BE ON TIME FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS!
• An official obligatory rules meeting for all athletes and coaches will be held at 9.30 on the center mat.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Door for spectators is open at 10.00 am. Spectators entrance fee: Tickets on bjjevents.co.za website.
• Referee seminar will be held on 25 August. Place and time will be announced.
• Contact [email protected]
• Athletes must be present for weigh-in when the division is called. Athletes, who are overweight will be automatically disqualified and cannot compete.
• No refund of competition fees in any case of wrong registrations, not showing up for fight or being disqualified for overweight or not being at the registration and/or weigh-in or any other reasons.
• August 23rd 23:59 is the final date for any changes in the lists. To change your division etc. please e-mail [email protected]. No e-mail, sent later than the deadline will be considered.
• Please check social media @adccsouthafrica and @bjjeventsza and the Event Page on Facebook for up-to date news and info.

Rules & Regulations

Registration

Referees

All interested contact:
[email protected]