Location

DCU Sports Complex
Dublin City University
Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin, D09 W6Y4
Ireland

Saturday 21st February 2026

Google maps: Click Here 

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YOUR SMOOTHCOMP PROFILE MUST BE SET TO PUBLIC IF YOU WISH TO TAKE PART IN ADCC IRELAND EVENTS

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Rules

http://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-and-regulations

See “Time and Rules” Page for More Information

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Prizes

Every weight classes’ three best fighters get Official ADCC Medals

There are Absolute Divisions for Medalist’s in Adult and Masters Professional Divisions. These can be entered for free on the day of the competition.

Professional Absolute Winners get Championship Belts and Cash prizes*

**Minimum of 6 entries in Absolute divisions to win cash prize**

There are Trophy awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best Teams and Best Academies

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Adult Divisions

Skill levels are primarily by belt. If you do not have a jiujitsu belt then you will register based on your years training.

Once you compete at a Skill level you can not move back down, regardless of the guidelines. e.g. if you do Professional level in any competition then Professional is your level moving forward.

Ages 15+ may register for adult weight divisions with a parent / guardians permission. Adult absolutes are restricted to age 18+

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* Adult Beginners: White Belts

Or Less Than 2 Years (<24 Months) Training if Unranked.

If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Intermediate level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.

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* Adult Intermediates: Blue and Purple Belts

Or 2 years – 3 years 11 Months (24 – 47 Months) training If Unranked.

If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.

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* Adult Advanced: Brown and Black Belts

Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.

If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.

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* Adult Professional: Brown and Black Belts

Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.

If
you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals
in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo
etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have
competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.

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Whats the difference between Advanced and Professional?

• Advanced → For athletes with high-level experience who train and compete regularly, but still consider themselves hobbyists. They may be very skilled, but competing isn’t their main career focus. Adult Advanced division use the Intermediate Rule-Set.
• Professional → For athletes who are dedicated to competing at the highest level and who actively pursue martial arts as a career, often aiming to make a living through the sport. Medalists in Professional divisions can enter the Pro Absolutes on the day and gain the chance to take home the cash prize and championship belts.
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* Masters:

Master 1 (M1) Aged 35+ (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Professional)

Master 2 (M2) Aged 45+ (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Professional)

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Juvenile (15 – 17) Divisions

Skill levels are primarily by belt. If you do not have a jiu jitsu belt then you will register based on your years training.

Once you compete at a Skill level you can not move back down, regardless of the guidelines. e.g. if you do Professional level in any competition then Professional is your level moving forward.

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* Juvenile Beginners: White Belts

Or Less Than 2 Years (<24 Months) Training if Unranked.

If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Intermediate level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Advanced Level.

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* Juvenile Intermediates: Grey and Yellow Belts

Or 2 years – 3 years 11 Months (24 – 47 Months) training If Unranked.

If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Advanced Level.

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* Juvenile Advanced: Orange, Green and Blue Belts

Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.

If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Professional Level.

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See “Weight Classes” Page for more Information

Registration

The deadline for registration is 5PM on Thursday 19th February 2026                              

Registration and event information: info@adccireland.ie

Registration link: Smoothcomp 

Competition Fees

Competition fee is 75euro early bird and 90Euro normal registration for adults 

Competition fee is 50Euro early bird and 60Euro normal registration for juveniles

Payment has to be paid before the last registration date through smoothcomp (stripe)

Payment through smoothcomp (stripe)

Schedule:                                                                                        

Weigh ins: From 7.45AM
You must be weighed in and registered 1 hour before your first match 

Rules: 8.15AM

Start: 9AM

Public / Spectators

The doors open to the public at 7.45AM

Entrance Fee
10€ Adults
5€ Children

WE ARE LOOKING FOR REFEREES FOR ADCC

To be able to referee at ADCC, you must have taken an ADCC referee course and have experience working at ADCC Events 

All interested contact: info@adccireland.ie

ORGANIZED BY: ADCC EUROPE and ADCC IRELAND