.question.

[LilxJenn]

Hello. This may be a dumb question, but does height and weight make a big difference in BJJ? Thanks in advance if anyone responds.

[MrPoopy]

Height and weight may make some difference when you first start training. But as you learn more and gain more experience, it will make less of a difference. I'm lucky because there is a really huge guy in my class, and there's also a very skilled small guy. The big guy must be atleast 6'4" and almost 300 pounds. The small guy might be around 5'5" and no more than 130 pounds. I've never managed to tap either of them and i'm 5'11" 225 pounds.

Some people will also tell you that long limbs makes the difference but that is not true. A person with long legs and arms may seem to have the guard advantage but they are also easier to armbar.

[doubleouch]

Height and weight make more difference when opponents are evenly matched in skill. If you have good game and a much larger opponent does not, you may do very well. If you are evenly matched then the bigger stronger guy will win. Size and strength do make up for a lack of skill in most instances. I have grappled beginners who are terribly strong and got into some sticky situations. Sometimes a big guy can muscle his way out of situations without using good technique. Sometimes it can be nearly impossible to bend the arm of a big strong guy. Grappling bigger stronger guys just means adjusting your game.