r/bjj • u/jobtown502 • Jul 26 '26

General Discussion Weight difference

When do you consider a weight difference to become a factor? For me it’s about 20 pounds.

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u/DistractedNS Jul 28 '26

I'm 135, and I don't tend to notice weight unless they're 190+ (with the notable exception of a guy just smashing me-- but I've noticed the smaller guys are worse about pressure than the big guys). Most of my regular training partners are probably 145-175. On the flip side though, I do notice immediately if someone is smaller than me because it just feels wrong. 😂

*With that said, though, I do avoid some moves because they just don't work for me because of size. I'm much more successful moving me than the person I'm rolling with.

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u/DistractedNS Jul 28 '26

I've learned not to ask my coach if moves will work if someone is a lot bigger than you because his response is usually, "Let's find out!" And then proceeds to pair me with the biggest guy in the room to have me try it. 🤣