Overview
The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship is widely regarded as the most prestigious event in submission grappling. Held under a unique ruleset that emphasizes takedowns, positional control, and decisive submissions, ADCC brings together top competitors from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, judo, sambo, and other grappling arts. Winning an ADCC title is often considered the highest competitive achievement in no-gi grappling.
ADCC features a trials-based qualification system, with athletes earning their place at the World Championships by winning regional Trials events or receiving direct invitations based on past results. The format encourages aggressive, offense-minded grappling, with points only being awarded after an initial no-points period, and penalties for passivity or stalling.