Belt Anatomy
Belt Color: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has five main bet ranks: white, blue, purple, brown, and black.
Professor Stripe: Placed on both sides of the stripe bar, this signifies an instructor of the sport.
Stripe Bar: A bar where all stripes are positioned.
Stripe / Degree: A stripe is a white line placed on the belt that signify progress towards the next rank.
1. Belt Color
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has five main bet ranks: white, blue, purple, brown, and black.
2. Professor Stripe
Placed on both sides of the stripe bar, this signifies an instructor of the sport.
3. Stripe Bar
A bar where all stripes are positioned.
4. Stripe / Degree
A stripe is a white line placed on the belt that signify progress towards the next rank.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) belt system is a way of recognizing the skill and experience of BJJ practitioners.
The belt system has five main colors, with each color representing a different level of skill and experience.
The five main belt colors are white, blue, purple, brown, and black.
Each belt color has four stripes, which are used to track progress within that belt level.
| BELT | AVERAGE TIME | SKILL SET | GOALS |
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| White3 | Average Time:1-2 Years | Skill Set:Laying the Groundwork of erminology Techniques Mindset |
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| Blue3 | Average Time:3-4 Years | Skill Set:Perfect the Fundamentals Begin Dabbling in Advanced Techniques |
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| Purple3 | Average Time:3-4 Years | Skill Set:Transition from Novice to Expert |
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| Brown3 | Average Time:3-4 Years | Skill Set:Develop and Perfect Your Own Personal Jiu Jitsu Style |
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| Black3 | Average Time:4-8 Years |
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Rank System
The Judo rank system, also known as the Kyu and Dan system, is a method used to recognize the level of proficiency and skill of a practitioner in the art of Judo. This system was developed by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, as a way to ensure proper progression and development within the submission grappling art. The system consists of ten Kyu ranks, starting from the beginner level, and then ten Dan ranks, which represent the advanced levels. Each rank is earned through rigorous training, demonstrating technical proficiency, and passing examinations. The Judo rank system not only serves as a way to measure one’s skill, but also promotes discipline, dedication, and continuous improvement.
Judo Belt Test
| NAGE-WAZA | UKEMI | NE-WAZA |
|---|---|---|
| NAGE-WAZA:Osoto-Gari | UKEMI:Zempo-Ukemi | NE-WAZA:Kesa-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:Osoto-Otoshi | UKEMI:Koho-Ukemi | NE-WAZA:Kuzure Kesa-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uki Goshi | UKEMI:Yoko-Ukemi | NE-WAZA:Yoko-Shiho-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:O-Goshi | UKEMI:Zempo-Kaiten | NE-WAZA:Kesa-Gatame Escapes (2) |
| NAGE-WAZA:Tsuri-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escapes (2) | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Ippon Seoi-Nage | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Deashi-Barai | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Tai-Otoshi | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Ouchi-Gari | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Kouchi-Gari | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Kosoto-Gake |
NAGE-WAZA
Morote-Seoi-Nage
O-Goshi
Uki Goshi
Tsuri Goshi
Koshi-Guruma
Sode-Tsurj-Komi-Goshi
Tsuri-Komi-Goshi
Sasae-Tsuri-Komi-Ashi
Tsubame-Gaeshi
Okuri-Ashi-Barai
Kosoto-Gake
Kosoto-Gari
Kouchi-Gari
Kouchi-Gake
UKEMI
Zempo-Ukemi
Koho-Ukemi
Yoko-Ukemi
Zempo-Kaiten
NE-WAZA
Kami-Shio-Gatame & Escapes
Kuzure Kesa-Gatame & Escapes
Tate-Shio-Gatame & Escapes
Nami-Juji-Jime
Gyaku-Juji-Jime
Kata-Juji-Jime
Juji-Gatame
| NAGE-WAZA | NE-WAZA | COUNTERS & MIXES |
|---|---|---|
| NAGE-WAZA:Harai-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Kata-Gatame | COUNTERS & MIXES:Nage-No-Kata to Koshi Waza |
| NAGE-WAZA:Kata-Guruma | NE-WAZA:Ushiro-Kesa-Gatame | COUNTERS & MIXES:Harai Goshi Counter Against Osoto Gari |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uki-Otoshi | NE-WAZA:Hadaka-Jime | COUNTERS & MIXES:Counter Tana-Otoshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Tani-Otoshi | NE-WAZA:Kata-Ha-Jime | COUNTERS & MIXES:Ouchi-Gari to Neoi-Sage & Vice-Versa |
| NAGE-WAZA:Tsuri-Komi-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Okuri-Eri-Jime | COUNTERS & MIXES:Seoi Nage to Kesa-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:Sode-Tsuri-Komi-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Sode-Guruma-Jime | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Hiza-Guruma | NE-WAZA:Ude-Garami | COUNTERS & MIXES: |
| NAGE-WAZA:Sukui-Nage | NE-WAZA:Ude-Hishigi-Ude-Gatame | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Tomoe-Nage | NE-WAZA:Waki-Gatame | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uki-Waza | ||
| NAGE-WAZA:Osoto-Guruma |
| NAGE-WAZA | NE-WAZA |
|---|---|
| NAGE-WAZA:Uchi-Mata | NE-WAZA:Ryote-Jime |
| NAGE-WAZA:Hane-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Tsukkomi-Jime |
| NAGE-WAZA:Ushiro-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Hiza-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:Ashi-Guruma | NE-WAZA:Sankaku-Jim |
| NAGE-WAZA:Harai-Tsurikomi-Ashi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Morote-Gari | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Hikkomi-Gaeshi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Sumi-Gaeshi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Kuchiki-Taoshi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Kibisu-Gaeshi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Ouchi-Gaeshi |
| NAGE-WAZA | NE-WAZA |
|---|---|
| NAGE-WAZA:Sumi-Otoshi | NE-WAZA:Koshi-Jime |
| NAGE-WAZA:O-Guruma | NE-WAZA:Hara-Gatame |
| NAGE-WAZA:Yoko-Wakare | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Yoko-Gake | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Yoko-Otoshi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Yoko-Guruma | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uchi-Mata-Sukashi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Harai-Makikomi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Osoto-Makikomi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uchi-Makikomi | |
| NAGE-WAZA:Soto-Makikomi |
| NAGE-WAZA | NE-WAZA |
|---|---|
| NAGE-WAZA:Utsuri-Goshi | NE-WAZA:Utsuri-Goshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Ura-Nage | NE-WAZA:Ura-Nage |
| NAGE-WAZA:Tawara-Gaeshi | NE-WAZA:Tawara-Gaeshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Daki-Age | NE-WAZA:Daki-Age |
| NAGE-WAZA:Obi-Otoshi | NE-WAZA:Obi-Otoshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Yama-Arashi | NE-WAZA:Yama-Arashi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Daki-Wakare | NE-WAZA:Dake-Wakare |
| NAGE-WAZA:Hane-Makikomi | NE-WAZA:Hane-Mikikomi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Uchi-Mata-Gaeshi | NE-WAZA:Uchi-Mata-Mikikomi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Hane-Goshi-Gaeshi | NE-WAZA:Uchi-Mata-Gaeshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Harai-Goshi-Gaeshi | NE-WAZA:Hane-Goshi-Gaeshi |
| NAGE-WAZA:Kouchi-Gaeshi | NE-WAZA:Harai-Goshi-Gaeshi |
| NE-WAZA:Kouchi-Gaeshi |
1st Grade: Shodan
2nd Grade: Nidan
3rd Grade: Sandan
4th Grade: Yandan
5th Grade: Godan
6th Grade: Rokudan (Red or Black w/ White)
7th Grade: Shichidan (Red or Black w/ White)
8th Grade: Hachidan (Black or Red & White)
9th Grade: Kudan (Red or Black)
10th Grade: Judan (Red or Black)