BJJ News · 2026-09-25 · TATSU WEAR Editorial
ADCC Krakow crowned nine champions and one double absolute — Europe took 7 medals with 2 golds, South America 7, North America 6 — and the brackets say leg locks are now baseline, not surprise.
What Happened
Sep. 12-13 at Tauron Arena, ADCC 2026 ran five men’s (16 each) and three women’s (8 each) divisions plus absolute. Champions: 66kg Kennedy Maciel, 77kg Magomed Dzharbaev, 88kg Pawel Jaworski (Poland), 99kg Luke Griffith, +99kg Victor Hugo, 60kg Jasmine Rocha, 65kg Ana Carolina Vieira, +65kg Helena Crevar, absolute Felipe Pena (double). Europe’s 2 golds (Jaworski, plus one) were historic per BJJ Heroes.
Why It Matters
Leg locks decided quarters: Pena survived Sousa’s entries, Jaworski won via inside heel hook, Griffith via RNC. At ADCC, leg locks are no longer a surprise — they’re the baseline. North America’s 6 medals without a gold also signals depth, not dominance.
The Details
- Event: ADCC 2026 — Sep 12-13, Krakow — 100+ athletes
- Absolute: Pena first double champion via RNC over Sousa
- Medals: Europe 7 (2 gold), S. America 7, N. America 6
What’s Next
CJI and IBJJF No-Gi Worlds are next data points for these brackets. For gear: best rash guards and gi guide.
Sources: BJJ Heroes, FloGrappling