BJJ Weight Classes for IBJJF/AFBJJ/QBJJC
Most of the competitions/tournaments that our members enter are part of the Queensland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Circuit (QBJJC). The QBJJC is affiliated with the Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AFBJJ) which is in turn part of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). It is therefore the official IBJJF weight classes that most concern CAZA members.
Note that these BJJ competition 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’.
Men’s BJJ Weight Classes
| Weight Divisions | Adult/Masters Gi | Adult/Masters No Gi |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 kg | 55.5 kg |
| Light Feather | 64 kg | 61.5 kg |
| Feather | 70 kg | 67.5 kg |
| Light | 76 kg | 73.5 kg |
| Middle | 82.3 kg | 79.5 kg |
| Medium Heavy | 88.3 kg | 85.5 kg |
| Heavy | 94.3 kg | 91.5 kg |
| Super Heavy | 100.5 kg | 97.5 kg |
| Ultra Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Open Class | Open to all weights | Open to all weights |
Women’s BJJ Weight Classes
| Weight Divisions | Adult/Masters Gi | Adult/Masters No Gi |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 48.5 kg | 46.5 kg |
| Light Feather | 53.5 kg | 51.5 kg |
| Feather | 58.5 kg | 56.5 kg |
| Light | 64 kg | 61.5 kg |
| Middle | 69 kg | 66.5 kg |
| Medium Heavy | 74 kg | 71.5 kg |
| Heavy | 79.3 kg | 76.5 kg |
| Super Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Ultra Heavy | n/a | n/a |
| Open Class | Open to all weights | Open to all weights |
Juvenile Male BJJ Weight Classes
| Weight Divisions | Juvenile (Male) Gi | Juvenile (Male) No Gi |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 53.5 kg | 51.5 kg |
| Light Feather | 58.5 kg | 56.5 kg |
| Feather | 64 kg | 61.5 kg |
| Light | 69 kg | 66.5 kg |
| Middle | 74 kg | 71.5 kg |
| Medium Heavy | 79.3 kg | 76.5 kg |
| Heavy | 84.3 kg | 81.5 kg |
| Super Heavy | 89.3 kg | 86.5 kg |
| Ultra Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Open Class | Depends on tournament | Depends on tournament |
Juvenile Female BJJ Weight Classes
| Weight Divisions | Juvenile (Female) Gi | Juvenile (Female) No Gi |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 44.3 kg | 42.5 kg |
| Light Feather | 48.3 kg | 46.5 kg |
| Feather | 52.5 kg | 50.5 kg |
| Light | 56.5 kg | 54.5 kg |
| Middle | 60.5 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Medium Heavy | 65 kg | 62.5 kg |
| Heavy | 69 kg | 66.5 kg |
| Super Heavy | No weight limit | No weight limit |
| Ultra Heavy | n/a | n/a |
| Open Class | Depends on tournament | Depends on tournament |
IBJJF rules apply equally whether you are at a local BJJ competition or competing for a world championship. Know which weight categories that may apply to you so you can decide which is appropriate without the need for radical diet changes.
Other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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) and Grappling Industries.
Visit our Grappling Industries weight divisions page for information on that organisation.
Tips on weight cutting
We have a post about weight cutting safely for students entering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions where weigh-ins happen on the day of the event. If you have concerns about how to come in under your target weight, that post will help.
Weight cutting is never advised for children, so parents really should register their kids in a division that matches their natural weight.