Brazilian jiu-jitsu weight classes are weight classes that pertain to the sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and vary according to the organisations.
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the most prestigious BJJ organisation in the world, it oversees the biggest events in the sport such as the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the European Championship, the Asian Open Championship, the Pan-American Championship and the Brazilian Nationals. [1] Rooster is the equivalent to Bantamweight in other combat sports.
| Weight divisions [lower-alpha 1] | Adults/Masters Gi – male | Juvenile Gi – male | Adults/Masters Gi – female | Juvenile Gi – female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 kg (126.8 lb) | 53.50 kg (117.9 lb) | 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) | 44.30 kg (97.7 lb) |
| Light or Super Feather | 64 kg (141.1 lb) | 58.50 kg (129.0 lb) | 53.5 kg (117.9 lb) | 48.30 kg (106.5 lb) |
| Feather | 70 kg (154.3 lb) | 64 kg (141.1 lb) | 58.5 kg (129.0 lb) | 52.50 kg (115.7 lb) |
| Light | 76 kg (167.6 lb) | 69 kg (152.1 lb) | 64 kg (141.1 lb) | 56.50 kg (124.6 lb) |
| Middle | 82.3 kg (181.4 lb) | 74 kg (163.1 lb) | 69 kg (152.1 lb) | 60.50 kg (133.4 lb) |
| Medium Heavy | 88.3 kg (194.7 lb) | 79.30 kg (174.8 lb) | 74 kg (163.1 lb) | 65 kg (143.3 lb) |
| Heavy | 94.3 kg (207.9 lb) | 84.30 kg (185.8 lb) | 79.3 kg (174.8 lb) | 69 kg (152.1 lb) |
| Super Heavy | 100.5 kg (221.6 lb) | 89.30 kg (196.9 lb) | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit | n/a | n/a |
| Open Class | open to all weight divisions | depends on tournament rules | open to all weight divisions | depends on tournament rules |
| Weight divisions | Adults/Masters No Gi – male | Juvenile No Gi – male | Adults/Masters No Gi – female | Juvenile No Gi – female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 55.5 kg (122.4 lb) | 51.50 kg (113.5 lb) | 46.5 kg (102.5 lb) | 42.50 kg (93.7 lb) |
| Light or Super Feather | 61.5 kg (135.6 lb) | 56.50 kg (124.6 lb) | 51.5 kg (113.5 lb) | 46.50 kg (102.5 lb) |
| Feather | 67.5 kg (148.8 lb) | 61.50 kg (135.6 lb) | 56.5 kg (124.6 lb) | 50.50 kg (111.3 lb) |
| Light | 73.5 kg (162.0 lb) | 66.50 kg (146.6 lb) | 61.5 kg (135.6 lb) | 54.50 kg (120.2 lb) |
| Middle | 79.5 kg (175.3 lb) | 71.50 kg (157.6 lb) | 66.5 kg (146.6 lb) | 58.50 kg (129.0 lb) |
| Medium Heavy | 85.5 kg (188.5 lb) | 76.50 kg (168.7 lb) | 71.5 kg (157.6 lb) | 62.50 kg (137.8 lb) |
| Heavy | 91.5 kg (201.7 lb) | 81.50 kg (179.7 lb) | 76.5 kg (168.7 lb) | 66.50 kg (146.6 lb) |
| Super Heavy | 97.5 kg (215.0 lb) | 86.50 kg (190.7 lb) | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit | n/a | n/a |
| Open Class | open to all weight divisions | depends on tournament rules | open to all weight divisions | depends on tournament rules |
Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) is the largest no gi submission grappling organisation in the world. [3]
| Weight class name | Adults/Masters Male (18+) | Adults/Masters Female (18+) |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | 66 kg (145.5 lb) | Below 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| Welterweight | 77 kg (169.8 lb) | |
| Middleweight | 88 kg (194.0 lb) | |
| Light Heavyweight | 99 kg (218.3 lb) | |
| Heavyweight | Above 99 kg (218.3 lb) | Above 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| Absolute | No weight restriction |
| Weight class name | Adult Male (18+) | Adult Female (18+) |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Below 83 kg (183.0 lb) | Below 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| Heavyweight | Above 83 kg (183.0 lb) | Above 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| Weight divisions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults/Masters – male | Juvenile male (15-18) | Adults/Masters – female | Juvenile female (15-18) |
| 60 kg (132.3 lb) | 50 kg (110.2 lb) | 50 kg (110.2 lb) | 40 kg (88.2 lb) |
| 65 kg (143.3 lb) | 55 kg (121.3 lb) | 55 kg (121.3 lb) | 45 kg (99.2 lb) |
| 70 kg (154.3 lb) | 60 kg (132.3 lb) | 60 kg (132.3 lb) | 50 kg (110.2 lb) |
| 76 kg (167.6 lb) | 65 kg (143.3 lb) | 65 kg (143.3 lb) | 55 kg (121.3 lb) |
| 83 kg (183.0 lb) | 70 kg (154.3 lb) | 70 kg (154.3 lb) | 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| 91 kg (200.6 lb) | 75 kg (165.3 lb) | Above 70 kg (154.3 lb) | Above 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
| 100 kg (220.5 lb) | 80 kg (176.4 lb) | ||
| Above 100 kg (220.5 lb) | Above 80 kg (176.4 lb) | ||
The largest events organised by the UAEJJF (United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation) are the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour. [4]
| Weight class name | Adults/Masters Male (18+) | Juvenile Male (16-17) | Adults/Masters Female (18+) | Juvenile Female (16-17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosterweight | — | 46 kg (101.4 lb) | 49 kg (108.0 lb) | 40 kg (88.2 lb) |
| Light Featherweight | 56 kg (123.5 lb) | 50 kg (110.2 lb) | 55 kg (121.3 lb) | 44 kg (97.0 lb) |
| Featherweight | 62 kg (136.7 lb) | 55 kg (121.3 lb) | 48 kg (105.8 lb) | |
| Lightweight | 69 kg (152.1 lb) | 60 kg (132.3 lb) | 62 kg (136.7 lb) | 52 kg (114.6 lb) |
| Welterweight | 77 kg (169.8 lb) | 66 kg (145.5 lb) | 57 kg (125.7 lb) | |
| Middleweight | 85 kg (187.4 lb) | 73 kg (160.9 lb) | 70 kg (154.3 lb) | 63 kg (138.9 lb) |
| Light Heavyweight | 94 kg (207.2 lb) | 81 kg (178.6 lb) | 70 kg (154.3 lb) | |
| Heavyweight | 120 kg (264.6 lb) | 94 kg (207.2 lb) | 95 kg (209.4 lb) | 82 kg (180.8 lb) |
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