11/08/2026
WHY ENTER THE ADCC IRELAND KIDS & TEENS OPEN? ☘️
Competition is one of the best ways for young grapplers to accelerate their development.
It gives them the chance to test their skills under pressure, face unfamiliar opponents, build confidence and gain experience that simply cannot be replicated in normal training.
At the ADCC Ireland Kids & Teens Open, athletes aged 7–17 will have the opportunity to:
🔥 Test themselves against competitors from other academies
🧠 Learn how to perform under pressure
💪 Build confidence and resilience
🥋 Gain valuable competition experience
🤝 Meet and compete with other young grapplers from around the country
🏆 Represent their academy and contribute towards Team & Academy awards
📈 Discover exactly where their game is strong and what they need to improve next
For coaches, competition gives invaluable feedback.
For parents, it is a chance to watch your child challenge themselves, overcome nerves, show courage and experience the satisfaction that comes from stepping outside their comfort zone.
And for our 15–17 year-old competitors, there is something even bigger on the line...
💥 OPEN ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS
🏆 OFFICIAL ADCC IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS
No weight limit.
One bracket.
One champion.
A chance to put your name on the belt and leave Athlone as an ADCC Ireland Absolute Champion.
📍 TUS Athlone, Co. Westmeath
🗓 Saturday 15th August 2026
⏳ FINAL DEADLINE: THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST AT 5PM
If your child has been training consistently and is ready for a new challenge, give them the opportunity to test themselves.
You don’t need to feel “ready” before you compete.
Competition is part of how you become ready.
📲 Lock in your place now on Smoothcomp.
