

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 weight. Weight 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
