🏆 Competition
What is Weight Class in BJJ?
Quick Definition
Categories in competition dividing competitors by body weight.
Full Explanation
Weight classes ensure fair competition by matching competitors of similar body weight. IBJJF has multiple divisions from rooster weight (up to 127.5 lbs for men) to ultra-heavy (over 222.5 lbs). Weight cutting (losing weight to compete in a lower class) is common but controversial. Absolute division (open weight) allows competitors of any weight to compete against each other.
Examples in Context
"I compete at featherweight"
"He won both his weight class and absolute"
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