COMPETITION WEIGHT CALCULATOR
Plan safe weight cuts for BJJ competition. Calculate your daily calorie deficit and see if your target weight class is realistic.
IBJJF MALE WEIGHT CLASSES
Rooster
126.8 lbs
Light Feather
141.1 lbs
Feather
154.3 lbs
Light
167.6 lbs
Middle
181.4 lbs
Medium Heavy
194.7 lbs
Heavy
207.9 lbs
Super Heavy
221.6 lbs
SAFE WEIGHT CUT & REHYDRATION TIPS
- 1.Start your cut 2-3 weeks out, not the week of competition
- 2.Cut no more than 5% of body weight through water manipulation
- 3.Rehydrate with electrolyte drinks, not just water
- 4.Eat easily digestible carbs after weigh-ins
- 5.If the cut feels dangerous, move up a weight class - your health comes first
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Cutting weight for BJJ competition requires careful planning to ensure you make weight while maintaining your strength and energy for competition day. This calculator helps you determine if your target weight class is realistic based on your current weight and time until competition.
The safest approach is to lose 1-2 lbs per week through diet modification and training, with no more than 3-5 lbs of water weight cut in the final days before weigh-ins. Aggressive cuts can lead to decreased performance, increased injury risk, and even health complications.
IBJJF and ADCC use different weight class structures. IBJJF has more divisions with smaller jumps between classes, while ADCC has fewer, broader categories. Choose your federation above to see the correct weight limits for your competition.