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💪Adult Division

Adult No-GiAll Belt Levels

The Adult No-Gi division is open to all practitioners 18 and older across all belt levels, from beginner white belts to elite black belts. Our ADCC-inspired ruleset rewards offensive, submission-focused grappling. Round Robin format guarantees you maximum mat time regardless of bracket size.

DateApril 18, 2026
FormatRound Robin
VenueSouth Oldham HS, Louisville KY
Division Rules
Match Time Limits
6 min
Adult (18–29)
OT: 3 min
6 min
Master 1 (30–35)
OT: 3 min
5 min
Master 2 (36–40)
OT: 2 min
5 min
Master 3 (41–45)
OT: 2 min
5 min
Master 4 (46–50)
OT: 2 min
4 min
Master 5 (51+)
OT: 2 min
Weight Classes
Male
145 lbs158 lbs170 lbs185 lbs200 lbs215 lbs230 lbs230+ lbs
Female
115 lbs125 lbs135 lbs145 lbs160 lbs175 lbs175+ lbs
Important Notes
  • Belt rank is self-reported. Competitors found to be misrepresenting their rank will be disqualified.
  • Competitors aged 16–17 may petition to enter the Adult division — parent/guardian written consent required.
  • Weigh-in is the morning of the event. A 1 lb allowance is given for all weight classes.
  • Absolute (open weight) division may be offered depending on registration numbers.
  • Tiebreaker order: submissions → advantages → penalties → referee decision.
  • The tournament reserves the right to combine or adjust brackets with fewer than 3 competitors.
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