Below we have listed all of the latest Grappling Industries weight classes used at their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi and no gi tournaments.
Visit our IFBJJ / AFBJJ / QBJJC weight divisions page for weight divisions used by those organisations.
Grappling Industries approach to weight divisions
There are important differences between Grappling Industries weight classes and those used by other organisations so don’t assume that you know your division limits. Additionally, Grappling Industries does not use different weight limits for their gi and no gi events.
Note that these weight classes are the absolute limit permitted at your weigh-in time. You are weighed fully dressed in your uniform and no flexibility will be offered from officials if you ‘miss weight’.
In the tables below you will see a negative symbol (-) before most weights. That indicates that you must be under the weight shown to qualify. So, -49 kg means you must be under 49kg. If you weigh exactly 49kg then you are too heavy for that division.
‘Absolutes’ divisions are at the bottom.
Mens BJJ Weight Classes
Men’s events put belt ranks into the following groups:
GI: White – Blue – Purple – Brown – Black
NO GI: White – Blue – Purple – Brown/Black
| Age Divisions | Kilos | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| Weights apply to all age groups. (Adults 18+ / Master 30+ / Senior 40+) |
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| -61 kg | -135 lbs | |
| -66 kg | -145 lbs | |
| -70 kg | -155 lbs | |
| -77 kg | -170 lbs | |
| -84 kg | -185 lbs | |
| -91 kg | -200 lbs | |
| -97.5 kg | -215 lbs | |
| -104 kg | -230 lbs | |
| over 104 kg | Over 230 lbs |
Womens BJJ Weight Classes
Women’s events also put belt ranks into the following groups:
GI: White – Blue – Purple – Brown – Black
NO GI: White – Blue – Purple – Brown/Black
| Age Divisions | Kilos | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| Weights apply to all age groups. (Adults 18+ / Master 30+) |
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| -48 kg | -105 lbs | |
| -52kg | -115 lbs | |
| -57 kg | -125 lbs | |
| -61 kg | -135 lbs | |
| -66 kg | -145 lbs | |
| -70 kg | -155 lbs | |
| -77 kg | -170 lbs | |
| -84 kg | -185 lbs | |
| -91 kg | -200 lbs | |
| over 91 kg | Over 200 lbs |
Kids BJJ Weight Classes
Kids events put belt ranks into the following groups:
GI: White – Grey – Yellow/Green – Green/Blue
NO GI: Beginner (White) – Intermediate (Grey) – Advanced (Yellow/Orange) – Expert (Green/Blue)
| Age Divisions | Kilos | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 4 – 5 year olds 6 – 7 year olds 8 – 9 year olds 10 – 11 year olds 12 – 13 year olds 14 – 15 year olds 16 – 17 year olds (Boys & Girls split starting Nov 5th for 12 – 17 year olds) |
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| -20 kg | -45 lbs | |
| -25 kg | -55 lbs | |
| -29 kg | -65 lbs | |
| -34 kg | -75 lbs | |
| -39 kg | -85 lbs | |
| -43 kg | -95 lbs | |
| -48 kg | -105 lbs | |
| -52 kg | -115 lbs | |
| -57 kg | -125 lbs | |
| -61 kg | -135 lbs | |
| -66 kg | -145 lbs | |
| -70 kg | -155 lbs | |
| -77 kg | -170 lbs | |
| -84 kg | -185 lbs | |
| -95 kg | -210 lbs | |
| +95 kg | +210 lbs |
Absolutes Gi Weight Classes
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Combined | Combined |
| Age | Adult (18+), Masters (30+) | Adult (18+), Masters (30+) |
| Belt | White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black | White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black |
Absolutes No Gi Weight Classes
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Combined | Combined |
| Age | Adult (18+), Masters (30+) | Adult (18+), Masters (30+) |
| Belt | Combined | Combined |
These are the official limits that Grappling Industries will use for each ‘weights and measures’ system (imperial or metric – depending on your region). Pay attention to the division you are registering in. Don’t bother digging out a calculator on tournament day and trying to argue that their kilos to pounds conversion is not precise – make your weight!
Other BJJ Events
Other tournament and event organisers will have their own weight classes that you will need to consult when entering. That includes the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club).