IBJJF gi weight classes (adult and master)
Gi divisions are weighed in the gi, right before your first match. The limits below include the weight of your gi.
| Division | Male kg | Male lb | Female kg | Female lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 | 127.0 | 48.5 | 107.0 |
| Light Feather | 64.0 | 141.6 | 53.5 | 118.0 |
| Feather | 70.0 | 154.6 | 58.5 | 129.0 |
| Light | 76.0 | 168.0 | 64.0 | 141.6 |
| Middle | 82.3 | 181.6 | 69.0 | 152.6 |
| Medium Heavy | 88.3 | 195.0 | 74.0 | 163.6 |
| Heavy | 94.3 | 208.0 | 79.3 | 175.0 |
| Super Heavy | 100.5 | 222.0 | No limit | No limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No limit | No limit | - | - |
IBJJF prints its own pound limits, and they aren't exact conversions of the kilograms (64 kg is listed as 141.6 lb, not 141.1). US events weigh in pounds, so use the pound column there.
IBJJF no-gi weight classes (adult and master)
No-gi divisions are weighed in your no-gi competition uniform.
| Division | Male kg | Male lb | Female kg | Female lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 55.5 | 122.6 | 46.5 | 103.0 |
| Light Feather | 61.5 | 136.0 | 51.5 | 114.0 |
| Feather | 67.5 | 149.0 | 56.5 | 125.0 |
| Light | 73.5 | 162.6 | 61.5 | 136.0 |
| Middle | 79.5 | 175.6 | 66.5 | 147.0 |
| Medium Heavy | 85.5 | 188.6 | 71.5 | 158.0 |
| Heavy | 91.5 | 202.0 | 76.5 | 169.0 |
| Super Heavy | 97.5 | 215.0 | No limit | No limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No limit | No limit | - | - |
IBJJF juvenile weight classes (16 to 17)
| Division | Gi male lb | Gi female lb | No-gi male lb | No-gi female lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 118.0 | 98.0 | 114.0 | 94.0 |
| Light Feather | 129.0 | 106.6 | 125.0 | 103.0 |
| Feather | 141.6 | 116.0 | 136.0 | 111.6 |
| Light | 152.6 | 125.0 | 147.0 | 120.6 |
| Middle | 163.6 | 133.6 | 158.0 | 129.0 |
| Medium Heavy | 175.0 | 143.6 | 169.0 | 138.0 |
| Heavy | 186.0 | 152.0 | 180.0 | 147.0 |
| Super Heavy | 197.0 | No limit | 191.0 | No limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No limit | - | No limit | - |
From 2027, IBJJF events split juvenile males into Juvenile 1 (16) and Juvenile 2 (17), in the gi and no-gi. Juvenile 2 uses the male columns above; Juvenile 1 has its own lighter table below. In 2026 the split only applies at No-Gi Worlds, Pans, and Europeans. Juvenile females are not split.
IBJJF juvenile weight classes in kilograms
European and Asian events weigh in kilograms. Where juvenile males split, these male columns are Juvenile 2 (17).
| Division | Gi male kg | Gi female kg | No-gi male kg | No-gi female kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 53.5 | 44.3 | 51.5 | 42.5 |
| Light Feather | 58.5 | 48.3 | 56.5 | 46.5 |
| Feather | 64.0 | 52.5 | 61.5 | 50.5 |
| Light | 69.0 | 56.5 | 66.5 | 54.5 |
| Middle | 74.0 | 60.5 | 71.5 | 58.5 |
| Medium Heavy | 79.3 | 65.0 | 76.5 | 62.5 |
| Heavy | 84.3 | 69.0 | 81.5 | 66.5 |
| Super Heavy | 89.3 | No limit | 86.5 | No limit |
| Ultra Heavy | No limit | - | No limit | - |
IBJJF Juvenile 1 weight classes (16-year-old males)
Used at every 2027 IBJJF event, gi and no-gi, and at the 2026 no-gi majors. The gi limits match the adult female gi table, with a Super Heavy limit added.
| Division | Gi kg | Gi lb | No-gi kg | No-gi lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 48.5 | 107.0 | 46.5 | 103.0 |
| Light Feather | 53.5 | 118.0 | 51.5 | 114.0 |
| Feather | 58.5 | 129.0 | 56.5 | 125.0 |
| Light | 64.0 | 141.6 | 61.5 | 136.0 |
| Middle | 69.0 | 152.6 | 66.5 | 147.0 |
| Medium Heavy | 74.0 | 163.6 | 71.5 | 158.0 |
| Heavy | 79.3 | 175.0 | 76.5 | 169.0 |
| Super Heavy | 84.3 | 186.0 | 81.5 | 180.0 |
| Ultra Heavy | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
IBJJF age divisions
Your age for the whole season is the year of the event minus your birth year. Someone born in 1990 competes as 36 all of 2026, even before their birthday. Masters can also enter younger master divisions and adult.
| Division | Age in the event year |
|---|---|
| Mighty Mite 1 to 3 | 4 to 6 |
| Pee Wee 1 to 3 | 7 to 9 |
| Junior 1 to 3 | 10 to 12 |
| Teen 1 to 3 | 13 to 15 |
| Juvenile 1 and 2 | 16 and 17 |
| Adult | 18 and up |
| Master 1 | 30 and up |
| Master 2 | 36 and up |
| Master 3 | 41 and up |
| Master 4 | 46 and up |
| Master 5 | 51 and up |
| Master 6 | 56 and up |
| Master 7 | 61 and up |
Kids divisions (Mighty Mite to Teen) have their own weight limits for each birth year. Check the kids weight chart on your event's page.
How IBJJF weigh-ins work
- You weigh in once, right before your first match, in the uniform you compete in.
- There is one attempt and no allowance. Miss weight and you're disqualified from the division.
- The open class has no weight limit. Who can enter it, usually medalists and adult black belts, is set on each event page.
ADCC World Championship weight classes
ADCC is no-gi. The World Championship and the Trials use five men's and three women's classes, plus an absolute (open weight) class, and are open to athletes over 16. ADCC prints the limits in kilograms and pounds.
| Men | Men's limit | Women | Women's limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| -66 kg | 65.9 kg (145.2 lb) | -55 kg | 55.0 kg (121.2 lb) |
| -77 kg | 76.9 kg (169.5 lb) | -65 kg | 65.0 kg (143.3 lb) |
| -88 kg | 87.9 kg (193.7 lb) | +65 kg | Over 65 kg (143.3 lb) |
| -99 kg | 98.9 kg (218.0 lb) | - | - |
| +99 kg | Over 99 kg (220.5 lb) | - | - |
ADCC Opens weight classes, men and women
ADCC Opens use more classes, in the same table for adult and masters. Adult is 15 to 29, and Masters 1 to 5 start at 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50. The absolute division is adult only and 18 and up.
| Men kg | Men lb | Women kg | Women lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| -55 | 121 | -50 | 110 |
| -60 | 132 | -55 | 121 |
| -65 | 143 | -60 | 132 |
| -70 | 154 | -65 | 143 |
| -76 | 168 | -70 | 154 |
| -83 | 183 | -75 | 165 |
| -91 | 201 | -80 | 176 |
| -100 | 220 | +80 | Over 176 |
| +100 | Over 221 | - | - |
ADCC counts your age on the first day of the tournament, not by birth year like IBJJF. Masters can enter a younger division but not an older one.
ADCC youth weight classes (kids and teens)
ADCC Opens youth divisions, by age on the first day of the tournament. Boys and girls share the same classes through 12 and can compete together; from 13 the classes differ. Each age group may register one group up.
| Age group | Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 and under | -20, -24, -28, -32, -36, -40, +40 | 44, 53, 62, 71, 79, 88, over 89 |
| 7 to 8 | -24, -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, +44 | 53, 62, 71, 79, 88, 97, over 98 |
| 9 to 10 | -24, -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, +48 | 53, 62, 71, 79, 88, 97, 106, over 107 |
| 11 to 12 | -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -55, +55 | 62, 71, 79, 88, 97, 106, 115, 121, over 121 |
| Girls 13 to 14 | -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -70, +70 | 77, 88, 99, 110, 121, 132, 154, over 154 |
| Girls 15 to 17 | -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, +65 | 88, 99, 110, 121, 132, 143, over 144 |
| Boys 13 to 14 | -34, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, +75 | 75, 88, 99, 110, 121, 132, 143, 154, 165, over 165 |
| Boys 15 to 17 | -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, +80 | 99, 110, 121, 132, 143, 154, 165, 176, over 177 |
Pounds are as ADCC prints them. Teens 15 to 17 can move up to adult by emailing ADCC first. ADCC Youth Worlds sets its weight classes from the invited athletes' weights, so it has no fixed chart.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there weight classes in BJJ?
Yes. Every major BJJ ruleset splits competitors by weight as well as age, belt, and gender. IBJJF has 9 adult men's classes from Rooster to Ultra Heavy and 8 women's classes, weighed in the gi, plus an open class with no weight limit. ADCC, NAGA, and most other tournaments run their own weight classes.
What are the IBJJF weight classes?
Adult men in the gi: Rooster 127 lb (57.5 kg), Light Feather 141.6 lb (64 kg), Feather 154.6 lb (70 kg), Light 168 lb (76 kg), Middle 181.6 lb (82.3 kg), Medium Heavy 195 lb (88.3 kg), Heavy 208 lb (94.3 kg), Super Heavy 222 lb (100.5 kg), and Ultra Heavy with no limit. Women's gi classes run from Rooster at 107 lb (48.5 kg) to Super Heavy with no limit.
Does IBJJF weigh you with the gi on?
Yes. Gi divisions weigh in wearing the gi you compete in, right before your first match. Weigh yourself in that gi when you check your weight.
Are IBJJF no-gi weight classes different?
Yes. No-gi limits are lower because there's no gi on the scale. An adult male Light is 162.6 lb (73.5 kg) in no-gi against 168 lb (76 kg) in the gi.
How does IBJJF decide my age division?
By birth year. Your age is the event year minus your birth year, so you move up on January 1, not on your birthday. Master 1 starts at 30, Master 2 at 36, then every five years up to Master 7 at 61.
Is there a weight allowance at IBJJF?
No. You get one attempt on the official scale before your first match, and missing weight disqualifies you from the division.
What are the IBJJF juvenile weight classes?
Juvenile is ages 16 and 17 by birth year. Juvenile males in the gi run from Rooster at 118 lb (53.5 kg) to Super Heavy at 197 lb (89.3 kg), then Ultra Heavy with no limit. In no-gi they run from 114 lb (51.5 kg) to 191 lb (86.5 kg). Juvenile females in the gi run from 98 lb (44.3 kg) to Heavy at 152 lb (69 kg), with Super Heavy above that.
What is the difference between IBJJF Juvenile 1 and Juvenile 2?
Juvenile 1 is 16 and Juvenile 2 is 17 in the event year. From 2027, juvenile males weigh in on separate charts at every IBJJF event: Juvenile 1 runs lighter, from 107 lb (48.5 kg) to 186 lb (84.3 kg) in the gi and from 103 lb (46.5 kg) to 180 lb (81.5 kg) in no-gi. In 2026 the split only applies at the no-gi majors. Juvenile females share one chart.
What weight class is 160 lb for a juvenile at IBJJF?
A juvenile male at 160 lb is Middle in the gi (up to 163.6 lb, gi on) and Medium Heavy in no-gi (up to 169 lb). Those are also the Juvenile 2 classes where juveniles split. A Juvenile 1 male at 160 lb is Medium Heavy in the gi (up to 163.6 lb) and Heavy in no-gi (up to 169 lb). A juvenile female at 160 lb is Super Heavy in both.
What are the ADCC weight classes?
At the World Championship and Trials: men -66, -77, -88, -99, and +99 kg (145.2, 169.5, 193.7, and 218 lb limits), women -55, -65, and +65 kg (121.2 and 143.3 lb). ADCC Opens add more classes: men from -55 kg (121 lb) to +100 kg and women from -50 kg (110 lb) to +80 kg.
What are the ADCC women's weight classes?
At the World Championship and Trials: -55 kg (121.2 lb), -65 kg (143.3 lb), and +65 kg. At ADCC Opens: -50 kg (110 lb), -55 (121), -60 (132), -65 (143), -70 (154), -75 (165), -80 (176), and +80 kg.
What are the ADCC youth weight classes?
ADCC Opens group kids by age on the first day of the event: 6 and under, 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 to 14, and 15 to 17, each with six to ten classes. 6 and under runs from -20 kg (44 lb) to +40 kg; boys 15 to 17 run from -45 kg (99 lb) to +80 kg. The full chart is above.
How many kg is 141.6 lb, 154.6 lb, 162.6 lb, or 181.6 lb?
141.6 lb is 64 kg, 154.6 lb is 70 kg, 162.6 lb is 73.5 kg, and 181.6 lb is 82.3 kg. They are IBJJF's printed pound limits for adult male Light Feather (gi), Feather (gi), Light (no-gi), and Middle (gi). IBJJF sets its pound limits itself, so 64 kg is listed as 141.6 lb even though it converts to 141.1.
Sources: IBJJF event weight charts (2026 events); IBJJF Rules Book v6.1 (June 2024); ADCC weight classes, divisions, and categories (rev. 31 Oct 2026). Checked November 2026.
Open data: the tables on this page are free to reuse as JSON on GitHub (grapple-flows/bjj-data, CC BY 4.0).