[theglendon]

So, I recently decided that I want to start competing and I was wondering if the weight classes in BJJ/Sub Grappling tournaments were standardized, and if so what are they. I'm kind of curious as to where my weight is at relative to the weight classes so I can adjust my fitness goals accordingly.

Thanks guys

[theglendon]

Does the lack of response mean the weight classes aren't standardized?

[armtriangle]

the ibjjf has set weight classes. naga has set weight classes. the answer is that it varies from tourney to tourney.

di you know what tourney it is?

[kimurense]

weight classes are standardized...

http://www.cbjj.com.br/TABELA-PESO-OFICIAL-2.pdf

[theglendon]

Originally Posted by armtriangle

the ibjjf has set weight classes. naga has set weight classes. the answer is that it varies from tourney to tourney.

di you know what tourney it is?

This is all pretty speculative, basically I'm trying to find out if it's realistic for me to lose enough weight that I stop being a HW, or if I shoud try and go the other direction and get big. I weigh about 220 right now, but I was at 205 not that long ago and I know I can lose more than that now that I'm grappling again.

Thanks for the the help.

[FlameBoy]

here you go - I know it says it but so you dontforget all the weights are WITH THE GI ON


ADULT, MASTER AND SENIOR
With Gi On - Kg

Rooster
57,50
Super Feather
64,00
Feather
70,00
Light
76,00
Middle
82,30
Medium Heavy
88,30
Heavy
94,30
Super Heavy
100,50
Super Super Heavy
Over 100,50

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JUVENILE
With Gi On - Kg

Rooster
53,50
Super Feather
58,50
Feather
64,00
Light
69,00
Middle
74,00
Medium Heavy
79,30
Heavy
84,30
Super Heavy
89,30
Super Super Heavy
Over 89,30


FEMALE
With Gi On - Kg

Super Feather
53,50
Feather
58,50
Light
64,00
Middle
69,00
Medium Heavy
Over 69,00

[armtriangle]

the weights are NOT standardized for ALL grappling tourneys. It depends who is putting the tourney on. I have been in local tourneys where 200+ was all lumped together.

Every other tourney i have been a prat of the cut off for HW (or SHW) was 220-225+

so you should just stay where you are, and lose a pound if you need to

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by armtriangle

the weights are NOT standardized for ALL grappling tourneys. It depends who is putting the tourney on. I have been in local tourneys where 200+ was all lumped together.

Every other tourney i have been a prat of the cut off for HW (or SHW) was 220-225+

so you should just stay where you are, and lose a pound if you need to

Most tournaments also reserve the right to change weight classes if too many or too few people populate one or more divisions. In smaller tournaments, combining weight classes is often done for advanced divisions. In bigger tournaments, separating weight classes sometimes happens when too many people sign up for one division.

[theglendon]

Originally Posted by armtriangle

the weights are NOT standardized for ALL grappling tourneys. It depends who is putting the tourney on. I have been in local tourneys where 200+ was all lumped together.

Every other tourney i have been a prat of the cut off for HW (or SHW) was 220-225+

so you should just stay where you are, and lose a pound if you need to

I didn't mean to give the impression that I was in good shape. I'm just now getting back into the gym and I wanted to make sure my fitness goals made sense.