ADCC Quiz: How Well Do You Know Its History?

Created in 1998, held every two years, reserved for 16 athletes per division: the ADCC is grappling’s most mythical tournament. This ADCC quiz spans its history, from the first edition to Krakow 2026.

What this quiz tests

This ADCC quiz traces the history of the world submission championship: the founding 1998 edition, the biennial rhythm, the 16 spots per division split between trials and invitations, the traditional superfight, Gordon Ryan’s reign, Kaynan Duarte’s 2024 double gold and the 2026 Krakow edition, the first in Europe since 2017, whose full ruleset is published on the official ADCC website.

Eight questions to arrive at the 2026 edition as a connoisseur: understanding the tournament’s scarcity and format explains by itself why every ADCC title weighs so heavily in a career.

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