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COMPETITION FORMAT:
The Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tournament uses a SINGLE ELIMINATION SYSTEM for youth, juvenile and adult competitors.
WEIGHT CLASSES WITH GI ON:
Be aware that ALL ATHLETES must WEIGH-IN with his/her GI ON. In the weight list the “GI” weight is already added, so make sure the athletes are in the correct division. All athletes must wear a CLEAN and a SOLID colored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI (Kimono), either ALL WHITE, ALL BLUE or ALL BLACK in color. NO OTHER COLORS OF ANY KIND! NO mixing of colors. Example; white pants and blue top or blue pants and white top, etc.… will NOT be allowed.
Athletes’ brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank. We never combine male and female.
In the weight list the “GI WEIGHT” is already added, so make sure all the athletes are in the correct division.
It is the athlete’s responsibility to review their information and let us know if they would like us to make any changes. We can only accept changes for weight classes via email by Friday, March 29, 2024 11:59pm PST. To change your weight class just send an email to cgtournaments@charlesgracie.com
Athlete or in the case of children, the parent is responsible for ensuring that the weight is met with GI already on. Any athlete that is over their registered weight will automatically be disqualified. Athletes must make weight to fight at the event.
WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
Official photo ID is required at the time of weigh-in ONLY for all juvenile and adults.
Weight Division for “YOUTH” (Male and Female). Age Category “4 to 15 years old”
NOTE: Valid identification NOT needed for children at the time of weigh-in.
| Division Number | Weight Limit | Division Number | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Division 1 | Up to 37lbs. | Youth Division 10 | 92.1lbs. – 100.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 2 | 37.1lbs. – 44lbs. | Youth Division 11 | 100.1lbs. – 108.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 3 | 44.1lbs. – 50lbs. | Youth Division 12 | 108.1lbs. – 116.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 4 | 50.1lbs. – 56lbs. | Youth Division 13 | 116.1lbs. – 127.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 5 | 56.1lbs. – 63lbs. | Youth Division 14 | 127.1lbs. – 141.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 6 | 63.1lbs. – 70lbs. | Youth Division 15 | 141.1lbs. – 154.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 7 | 70.1lbs. – 77lbs. | Youth Division 16 | 154.1lbs. – 167.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 8 | 77.1lbs. – 85lbs. | Youth Division 17 | 167.1lbs. – 181.0lbs. |
| Youth Division 9 | 85.1lbs. – 92lbs. | Youth Division 18 | 181.1lbs. & Over |
| THIS IS THE ATHLETE’S WEIGHT WITH THE “GI ON” | |||
Weight Division for “JUVENILE” (Male and Female). Age Category “16 and 17 years old”
| Division | Weight Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Up to 118.0lbs. | ||
| Light Feather | 118.1lbs. – 129.0lbs. | ||
| Feather | 129.1lbs. – 141.5lbs. | ||
| Light | 141.6lbs. – 152.5lbs. | ||
| Middle | 152.6lbs. – 163.5lbs. | ||
| Medium Heavy | 163.6lbs. – 175.0lbs. | ||
| Heavy | 175.1lbs. – 186.0lbs. | ||
| Super Heavy | 186.1lbs. – 197.0lbs. | ||
| Ultra-Heavy | 197.1lbs. & Over | ||
| THIS IS THE ATHLETE’S WEIGHT WITH THE “GI ON” | |||
Weight Division for “ADULT FEMALE”. Age Category “18 years and older”
| Division | Weight Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Up to 107.0lbs. | ||
| Light Feather | 107.1lbs. – 118.0lbs. | ||
| Feather | 118.1lbs. – 129.0lbs. | ||
| Light | 129.1lbs. – 141.5lbs. | ||
| Middle | 141.6lbs. – 152.5lbs | ||
| Medium Heavy | 152.6lbs. – 163.5lbs. | ||
| Heavy | 163.6lbs. – 175.0lbs. | ||
| Super Heavy | 175.1lbs. – 186.5lbs. | ||
| Ultra-Heavy | 186.6lbs. & Over | ||
| THIS IS THE ATHLETE’S WEIGHT WITH THE “GI ON” | |||
Weight Division for “ADULT MALE”. Age Category “18 years and older”
| Division | Weight Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Up to 127.0lbs. | ||
| Light Feather | 127.1lbs. – 141.5lbs. | ||
| Feather | 141.6lbs. – 154.5lbs. | ||
| Light | 154.6lbs. – 168.0lbs. | ||
| Middle | 168.1lbs. – 181.5lbs. | ||
| Medium Heavy | 181.6lbs. – 195.0lbs. | ||
| Heavy | 195.1lbs. – 208.0lbs. | ||
| Super Heavy | 208.1lbs. – 222.0lbs. | ||
| Ultra-Heavy | 222.1lbs. & Over | ||
| THIS IS THE ATHLETE’S WEIGHT WITH THE “GI ON” | |||
NOVICE DIVISION:
We have a “NOVICE DIVISION” available for youth, juvenile and adults. To qualify for the “Novice Division” the athlete MUST have no more than SIX MONTHS of Jiu-Jitsu training, and the cutoff date for having started training Jiu-Jitsu is October 13, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS! Also, all athletes’ brackets are based on Weight Division, Age, and Belt Rank.
We want to give beginners a chance to compete and enjoy the atmosphere as a competitor and not just a spectator. This will be specifically for those students who have just begun to study the Art of Jiu-Jitsu
EARLY CHECK IN (Fast Way): Day before the tournament / Friday, April 12th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Athletes have the option of pick up the required “Competitor’s Package” (Event Entry Tickets and Queuing Card) the day before the tournament if they wish. This will allow them to bypass the normal line for the competitors at the check-in table the day of the tournament and enter directly into the tournament site without waiting in line. The Athlete can pick up the competitor’s package the day before the tournament at the Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy located at 1005 E. Pescadero Ave. Suite 149, Tracy, CA 95304 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
MATCH QUEUING CARD:
After the athlete passes the check-in table, they will receive a Match Queuing Card with their name, mat number to report to, and match number for athlete’s first fight. If the athlete is the winner of their match the scoring table will issue them another card with NEW information for their next match.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT US?
– For general questions regarding the tournament. Email to cgtournaments@charlesgracie.com
Please make sure to include the competitor’s first and last name on the email.
CHARLES GRACIE JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENT 2024