Know the Game

Know the rules before the match.

Different organizations can turn the same position into a very different match. These guides explain the rules, divisions and formats that matter, using official source material so the comparisons stay accurate.

Rules guides

ADCC Youth Weight Classes & Age Divisions

See the 2026 ADCC youth age groups, boys and girls weight classes, skill levels, weigh-in rules and bracket-merging policy in one clear reference.

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IBJJF Age Divisions 2026

Map 2026 birth years to IBJJF Mighty-Mite, Pee-Wee, Junior, Teen, Juvenile and Adult divisions using current official event tables.

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IBJJF Youth BJJ Belt System

See how grey, yellow, orange and green belt eligibility changes across 2026 IBJJF kids age divisions, with official graduation-system context.

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UFC BJJ Open Rules

Understand UFC BJJ Open scoring, ties, penalties, guard pulling, stalling, and the youth rules that can change a match.

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UFC BJJ vs. ADCC NoGi Rules

See the differences that matter when moving between UFC BJJ Open and ADCC NoGi — scoring, penalties, match structure, and more.

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UFC BJJ vs. IBJJF Gi Rules

See how UFC BJJ Open and IBJJF Gi rules differ in youth competition and what those differences mean on the mat.

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