Weight Classes

COACHES & PARENTS: REVIEW ALL WEIGH-IN RULES & PROCEDURES BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING YOUR ATHLETE

Weigh-In Rules
  • Separate Weigh-Ins by Division Type:
  • Gi Divisions: Athletes weigh in WITH the Gi on.
  • No-Gi Divisions: Athletes weigh in WITHOUT the Gi.
  • Competing in both? You must weigh in separately for each (once with Gi, once without).
Weight Allowances
  • Ages 3–15 (Kids/Teens): Up to 2 lbs over registered weight is allowed.
  • Juveniles (16–17): Up to 1 lb over registered weight is allowed.
  • Adults & Masters (18+):No overweight allowed.

Any weight exceeding these allowances = Missed weight → Immediate disqualification.

Key Requirements
  • Must make weight during the official weigh-in period for each division.
  • Only one attempt per weigh-in.
  • No division changes or refunds if weight is missed.
  • Responsibility: Competitors (or parents) are fully responsible for meeting weight.

SFBJJL Policy: Strongly recommends children compete at natural weightWeight cutting is not supported or encouraged.

Weigh-In Procedure
  • Allowed on scale:
    • Gi divisions: Gi + belt + undergarments
    • No-Gi: Rash guard, shorts, undergarments
  • Not allowed on scale:
    • Shoes
    • Knee/elbow braces (must be removed for weigh-in; can be worn during uniform inspection)
    • Any other items

Example (Age 14-15, Rooster –85.0 lbs):

  • No-Gi weigh-in: Max 85.0 lbs without Gi
  • Gi weigh-in: Max 85.0 lbs with Gi on