The following are the most common categories using in BJJ competitions
Category – Sex
Category – Age
| Age Ranges |
| 4 to 8 yrs old |
18 to 29 yrs old |
| 8 to 12 yrs old |
29 to 34 yrs old |
| 13 to 15 yrs old |
35 to 41 yrs old |
| 16 and 17 yrs old |
over 42 yrs old* |
| *In Brazil there are more categories for fighters over 42 yrs old. |
Category – Weight
| Weight Divisions |
| Weight |
Portuguese |
English |
| Under 55kg |
galo |
rooster |
| 55 to 60.999kg |
pluma |
bantam |
| 61 to 66.999kg |
pena |
feather |
| 67 to 72.999kg |
leve |
light |
| 73 to 78.999kg |
medio |
medium |
| 79 to 84.999kg |
meio-pesado |
light-heavy |
| 85 to 90.999kg |
pesado |
heavy |
Category – Belts
| Belt Colours |
| White |
| Yellow, Orange and Green ( 15 yrs and under) |
| Blue |
| Purple |
| Brown |
| Black |
Category – Points System
| Technique |
Points |
| Take Down |
2 points |
| Passing the Guard |
3 points |
| Knee on the belly |
2 points |
| Mount |
4 points |
| Sweep |
2 points |
| Taking the back |
4 points |
| * The fight is never a draw. It will be decided by submission, disqualification, unconsciousness, points or advantages. |
