Naga (North American Grappling Association) is one of the most prominent organizations in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It was created in 1995 and has several tournaments worldwide in which athletes compete in various weight divisions. So, to compete in their Gi and No-Gi events, you must know the different Naga weight classifications.
This article will go through the various Naga weight classes and classifications. It’ll discuss men’s, women’s, and kids’ weight, age, and skill level ranges. Stay tuned!
What Are the Different Naga Weight Classes?
The North American Grappling Association “NAGA” ranks its competitors into weight categories that are the same in Gi and No-Gi tournaments.
Here are the main Grappling Industries weight divisions for kids and adults:
- Children’s Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
- Teen’s Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
- Women Adult/Master/Director/Executive Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
- Men Adult/Master/Director/Executive Gi and No-Gi Weight Classes
Let’s dive in-depth into each Naga weight category!
Children’s Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
| Naga Children Weight Class | Weight Limit Range |
| Children 1 | Under 39.9 lbs (17.7 kg) |
| Children 2 | 40 to 49.9 lbs (17.7 to 22.6 kg) |
| Children 3 | 50 to 59.9 lbs (22.6 to 27.1 kg) |
| Children 4 | 60 to 69.9 lbs (27.1 to 31.7 kg) |
| Children 5 | 70 to 79.9 lbs (31.7 to 36.2 kg) |
| Children 6 | 80 to 89.9 lbs (36.2 to 40.7 kg) |
| Children 7 | 90 to 99.9 lbs (40.7 to 45.3 kg) |
| Children 8 | 100 to 109.9 lbs (45.3 to 49.8 kg) |
| Children 9 | 110 to 119.9 lbs (49.8 to 54.3 kg) |
| Children 10 | 120 to 129.9 lbs (54.3 to 58.9 kg) |
| Children 11 | 130 to 139.9 lbs (58.9 to 63.4 kg) |
| Children 12 | 140 to 149.9 lbs (63.4 to 67.9 kg) |
| Children 13 | 150 to 159.9 lbs (67.9 to 72.5 kg) |
| Children 14 | 160 to 169.9 lbs (72.5 to 77 kg) |
| Children 15 | 170 to 179.9 lbs (77 to 81.6 kg) |
| Children 16 | Over 180 lbs (Over 81.6 kg) |
Teen’s Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
| Naga Teen Weight Class | Weight Limit Range |
| Flyweight | Under 99.9 lbs (45.3 kg) |
| Bantamweight | 100 to 109.9 lbs (45.3 to 49.9 kg) |
| Featherweight | 110 to 119.9 lbs (49.9 to 54.4 kg) |
| Lightweight | 120 to 129.9 lbs (54.4 to 58.9 kg) |
| Welterweight | 130 to 139.9 lbs (58.9 to 63.4 kg) |
| Middleweight | 140 to 149.9 lbs (63.4 to 67.9 kg) |
| Light Heavyweight | 150 to 159.9 (67.9 to 72.5 kg) |
| Cruiserweight | 160 to 179.9 lbs (72.5 to 81.6 kg) |
| Heavyweight | 180 to 199.9 lbs (81.6 to 90.6 kg) |
| Super Heavyweight | Over 200 lbs (Over 90.6 kg) |
Women Adult/Master/Director/Executive Gi/No-Gi Weight Classes
| Naga Women Weight Class | Weight Limit Range |
| Sub-Atomic | Under 99.9 lbs (45.3 kg) |
| Atomweight | 100 to 109.9 lbs (45.3 to 49.9 kg) |
| Strawweight | 110 to 119.9 lbs (49.9 to 54.4 kg) |
| Flyweight | 120 to 129.9 lbs (54.4 to 58.9 kg) |
| Bantamweight | 130 to 139.9 lbs (58.9 to 63.4 kg) |
| Featherweight | 140 to 149.9 lbs (63.4 to 67.9 kg) |
| Lightweight | 150 to 159.9 (67.9 to 72.5 kg) |
| Welterweight | 160 to 169.9 lbs (72.5 to 77 kg) |
| Middleweight | 170 to 179.9 lbs (77 to 81.6 kg) |
| Light Heavyweight | 180 to 189.9 lbs (81.6 to 86.1 kg) |
| Cruiserweight | 190 to 199.9 lbs (86.1 to 90.6 kg) |
| Heavyweight | Over 200 lbs (Over 90.6 kg) |
Men Adult/Master/Director/Executive Gi and No-Gi Weight Classes
| Naga Men Weight Class | Weight Limit Range |
| Flyweight | Under 129.9 lbs (Under 58.9 kg) |
| Bantamweight | 130 to 139.9 lbs (58.9 to 63.4 kg) |
| Featherweight | 140 to 149.9 lbs (63.4 to 67.9 kg) |
| Lightweight | 150 to 159.9 lbs (67.9 to 72.5 kg) |
| Welterweight | 160 to 169.9 lbs (72.5 to 77 kg) |
| Middleweight | 170 to 179.9 lbs (77 to 81.6 kg) |
| Light Heavyweight | 180 to 189.9 lbs (81.6 to 86.1 kg) |
| Cruiserweight | 190 to 199.9 lbs (86.1 to 90.6 kg) |
| Heavyweight | 200 to 224.9 lbs (90.6 to 102 kg) |
| Super-Heavyweight | 225 to 249.9 lbs (102 to 113.3 kg) |
| Ultra-Heavyweight | Over 250 lbs (Over 113.3kg) |
What Are the Different Naga Age Divisions?
There are six age groups in Naga tournaments: Children, teens, adults, masters, directors, and executives.
| Naga Age Divisions | Athlete’s Age Limit |
| Children | Under 13 years old |
| Teens | 14 to 17 years old |
| Adult | 18 to 29 years old |
| Master | 30 to 39 years old |
| Director | 40 to 49 years old |
| Executive | 50 years old and older |
What Are the Different Naga Skill Levels?
In addition to age and weight categories, the North American Grappling Association also classifies Gi and No-Gi competitors based on their skill levels.
Children & Teen No-Gi/Gi Skill Levels
| Children & Teen No-Gi/Gi Skill Level | Grappling Experience |
| Novice | Under 6 months of BJJ training |
| Beginner | 6 months to 1 year of BJJ training |
| Intermediate | 1 to 2 years of BJJ training |
| Advanced | 2 to 3 years of BJJ training |
| Expert | 3 years & over of BJJ training |
Adult No-Gi Skill Levels
| Adult No-Gi Skill Level | Grappling Experience |
| Novice | Under 6 months of BJJ training |
| Beginner | 6 months to 2 years of BJJ training |
| Intermediate | 2 to 5 years of BJJ training |
| Expert | Over 5 years of BJJ training |
Adult Gi Skill Levels
- White belts
- Blue belts
- Purple belts
- Brown belts
- Black belts
Conclusion
The Naga is a well-known organization that hosts various BJJ contests worldwide. The North American Grappling Association Competitors are divided into many divisions according to age, weight, and skill level.
I hope you found this post helpful!
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References
- NagaFighter.com
- Wikipedia.org
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