Athlete Weight Classes & Regulations

Age & Weight Differentials

  • Under 50lbs: 5lbs max differential
  • 50 to 90lbs: 7lbs max differential
  • 90 to 140lbs: 10lbs max differential
  • 140 to 170lbs: 15lbs max differential
  • 170 to 220lbs: 20lbs max differential
  • Athletes under 10 yrs may have a maximum of 5lb weight differential.
  • Weight groups have an allowable age spread of 2 years.
  • Certain waivers to increase parameters in age by 3 years may be considered, specifically for older high school age groups.
  • A parental waiver is required to utilize a higher weight spread criteria.

If you need to submit a Wavier for your Athlete’s Age or Weight Class, please download, complete, and submit the appropriate form from the Document Library.

C - Class Competition Level

Grappling and Submissions Only

Approved for all ages

  • Takedowns, Ground Control, and Submissions are allowed.
  • Techniques must be executed with no ill intent and matches cannot be won by brutality or with deliberate intent to cause injury.
  • Potentially dangerous takedowns and submissions are prohibited.
  • Submissions must be executed with applied pressure allowing time to submit before the injury.
  • Matches are won by score or by properly applied submission technique.
The Letter B in a Red Hexagon shape

Ground or Stand Up Specific

Approved for all Ages

  • Stand up strikes with limited grappling & No Submissions.
  • OR
  • Takedowns and Grappling with ground strikes only. 
  • All rules of Class A still apply.
the letter "A" in a blue hexagon shape

Limited Contact Strikes with Grappling & Submissions

Approved for all Ages

  • Takedowns, Ground Control, Submissions, and Body Strikes are allowed.
  • Techniques must be executed with no ill intent and matches cannot be won by knockout, brutality, or with deliberate intent to cause injury.
  • Potentially dangerous strikes, takedowns, and submissions are prohibited.
  • Submissions must be executed with applied pressure allowing time to submit before the injury.
  • Strikes must be focused and delivered in a controlled manner ensuring proper placement.
  • Matches are won by score or by properly applied submission techniques.