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Jiu Jitsu Competition Weight Classes (IBJJF, ADCC & More)

When it comes to Jiu Jitsu competitions, you're generally going to be competing against athletes that are a similar weight. The only exception is the "absolute" or "open" division that pits athletes of any weight against each other.

IBJJF, NAGA, ADCC, and other tournament organizations all have their own unique weight classes (they couldn't just use the same ones, that would be way too easy for everyone 🤣) and rules.

For example in an IBJJF tournament you'll need to weigh in with your gear just before your match. But for a NAGA event, you can wear in the day before in your underwear. This makes a huge difference!

IBJJF Weight Classes

The IBJJF has different weight classes for Gi and No-Gi competition. You MUST weigh in with your gi on as you enter the bullpen (approximately 30 minutes before your match).

Here are the IBJJF Gi weight classes:

Weight divisions[a] 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

 

and here are the IBJJF No-Gi weight classes:

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

 

We made a whole video about what to expect at an IBJJF tournament, if you're competing at one you'll definitely want to check this out:

ADCC Weight Classes

ADCC, commonly referred to as "the Olympics of grappling" (at least before the launch of the Craig Jones Invitational), uses the following weight classes with all belt ranks combined:

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

Prior to 2024, ADCC competitors had to weigh in the day of their matches (including weighing in on day 2, if they made it to the semifinals).

ADCC recently changed their rules so now athletes only need to weigh in a single time, the day before competition starts. This will allow athletes to compete at significantly lower weight classes, since they'll have more time to rehydrate after cutting weight.

IBJJF and ADCC are not the only games in town! Here are the weight classes for a few other tournament organizations we like:

NAGA Weight Classes

Male Adult, Master, Director, Executive Weight Classes

  • Flyweight – 129.9 lbs. & under
  • Bantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.
  • Featherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.
  • Lightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.
  • Welterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.
  • Middleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.
  • Light-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.
  • Cruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.
  • Heavyweight – 200-224.9 lbs.
  • Super-Heavyweight – 225-149.9 lbs.
  • Ultra-Heavyweight – 250 lbs. & over

Female Adult, Master, Director, Executive Weight Classes

  • Sub-atomic Weight – 99.9 lbs. & under
  • Atomweight – 100-109.9 lbs.
  • Strawweight – 110-119.9 lbs.
  • Flyweight – 120-129.9 lbs.
  • Bantamweight – 130-139.9 lbs.
  • Featherweight – 140-149.9 lbs.
  • Lightweight – 150-159.9 lbs.
  • Welterweight – 160-169.9 lbs.
  • Middleweight – 170-179.9 lbs.
  • Light-Heavyweight – 180-189.9 lbs.
  • Cruiserweight – 190-199.9 lbs.
  • Heavyweight – 200 lbs. & over

Teen (14 - 17 years old) Weight Classes

  • 99.9 lbs. & under
  • 100-114.9 lbs.
  • 115-129.9 lbs.
  • 130-144.9 lbs.
  • 145-159.9 lbs.
  • 160-179.9 lbs.
  • 180-199.9 lbs.
  • 200 lbs. & over

Children (13 & under) Weight Classes

  • 39.9 lbs. & under
  • 40-49.9 lbs.
  • 50-59.9 lbs.
  • 60-69.9 lbs.
  • 70-79.9 lbs.
  • 80-89.9 lbs.
  • 90-99.9 lbs.
  • 100-109.9 lbs.
  • 110-124.9 lbs.
  • 125-139.9 lbs.
  • 140-154.9 lbs.
  • 155-169.9 lbs.
  • 170 lbs. & over (may need to compete with teens)

Grappling X Weight Classes

Pre K (3-4 Years Old)

  • 35 Lbs & Under
  • 35.1- 40 Lbs
  • 40.1-45 Lbs
  • 45.1-50 Lbs
  • 50.1 & Above

Kinder (5-6 Years Old)

  • 40 Lbs & Under
  • 40.1-50 Lbs
  • 50.1-60 Lbs
  • 60.1-70 Lbs
  • 70.1-80 Lbs
  • 80.1 Lbs & Above

Youth 1 (7-8 Years Old)

  • 50 Lbs & Under
  • 50.1-60 Lbs
  • 60.1-70 Lbs
  • 70.1-80 Lbs
  • 80.1-90 Lbs
  • 90.1-100 Lbs
  • 110.1-120 Lbs
  • 120.1 Lbs & Above

Youth 2 (9-10 Years Old)

  • 60 Lbs & Under
  • 60.1-70 Lbs
  • 70.1-80 Lbs
  • 80.1-90 Lbs
  • 90.1-100 Lbs
  • 100.1-110 Lbs
  • 110.1-120 Lbs
  • 120.1 Lbs & Above

Pre-Teen (11-12 Years Old)

  • 70 Lbs & Under
  • 70.1-80 Lbs
  • 80.1-90 Lbs
  • 90.1-100 Lbs
  • 100.1-110 Lbs
  • 110.1-120 Lbs
  • 120.1-130 Lbs
  • 130.1-145 Lbs
  • 145.1 Lbs & Above

Teen (13-14 Years Old)

  • 90 Lbs & Under
  • 90.1-100 Lbs
  • 100.1-115 Lbs
  • 115.1-130 Lbs
  • 130.1-145 Lbs
  • 145.1-160 Lbs
  • 160.1 Lbs & Above

Juvenile (15-17 Years Old)

  • 100 Lbs & Under
  • 100.1-115 Lbs
  • 115.1-130 Lbs
  • 130.1-145 Lbs
  • 145.1-160 Lbs
  • 160.1-175 Lbs
  • 175.1-190 Lbs
  • 190.1 Lbs & Above

Adult Male Weight Classes (18+ Years old)

  • Featherweight: 135 Lbs & Under
  • Flyweight: 135.1-145 Lbs
  • Lightweight: 145.1-155 Lbs
  • Junior Welterweight: 155.1-165 Lbs
  • Welterweight: 165.1-175 Lbs
  • Middleweight: 175.1-185 Lbs
  • Light Heavyweight: 185.1-200 Lbs
  • Heavyweight: 200.1-220 Lbs
  • Super Heavyweight: 220.1Lbs & Above

Masters Male Weight Classes (30+ Years old)

  • Lightweight: 160 Lbs & Under
  • Middleweight: 160.1-180 Lbs
  • Light Heavyweight: 180.1-200 Lbs
  • Heavyweight: 200.1+ Lbs & Above

Women's Weight Classes (18+ Years old)

  • Featherweight: 115 Lbs & Under
  • Lightweight: 115.1-130 Lbs
  • Welterweight: 130.1-145 Lbs
  • Middleweight: 145.1-160 Lbs
  • Heavyweight: 160.1 Lbs & Above

Grappling Industries Weight Classes

Mens:

  • -135 lbs (-61 kg)
  • -145 lbs (-66 kg)
  • -155 lbs (-70 kg)
  • -170 lbs (-77 kg)
  • -185 lbs (-84 kg)
  • -200 lbs (-91 kg)
  • -215 lbs (-97.5 kg)
  • -230 lbs (-104 kg)
  • Over 230 lbs (over 104 kg)

Womens:

  • -105 lbs (-48 kg)
  • -115 lbs (-52kg)
  • -125 lbs (-57 kg
  • -135 lbs (-61 kg)
  • -145 lbs (-66 kg)
  • -155 lbs (-70 kg)
  • -170 lbs (-77 kg)
  • -185 lbs (-84 kg)
  • -200 lbs (-91 kg)
  • Over 200 lbs (over 91 kg)