ADCC

Total: 10 minutes (qualifiers); 15 minutes (semifinals + final); First 5 minutes: no points awarded — pure submission hunt; Second 5 minutes (and any overtime): points awarded for positional dominance

If tied after regulation: sudden-death overtime (variable format by edition); Common: extra time period focused on submission attempts; or referee decision based on aggression + activity

4 points: Mount, Back Mount, Mounted/Body Triangle; 3 points: Passing Guard; 2 points: Knee on Belly, Sweep

No-gi only: rashguard + shorts (no boards shorts, no pockets); Rashguard must cover torso; no zippers; Mouthguard recommended; protective cup permitted (men); women: chest guard optional

Mat: 10m × 10m competition mat (larger than IBJJF standard 8m); Padded outer safety zone; Center line + marking for restart positioning

Two competitors per match; Weight classes (Adult Male, kg): -66, -77, -88, -99, +99; Weight classes (Adult Female, kg): -60, +60

Total: 10 minutes (qualifiers); 15 minutes (semifinals + final); First 5 minutes: no points awarded — pure submission hunt; Second 5 minutes (and any overtime): points awarded for positional dominance

Decision priority: submission > points > referee decision (based on aggression, activity, near-finishes); Tournament: single-elimination bracket per weight class + absolute; Gold/Silver/Bronze per weight + Absolute champion separately

Stalling: verbal warning → −1 point (negative); continued stalling can result in DQ; Pulling guard (in regulation): −1 point automatically (designed to penalize passive play); Fleeing match area: −1 point

ADCC allows the full spectrum of submissions including high-injury-risk techniques (heel hooks, twisters). Athletes must demonstrate qualification + experience to compete (Trials system filters competitors).