Belt System
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.
White Belt
Average time
2-3 Years
Skill set
Laying the Groundwork of Terminology
Techniques
Mindset
Goals
Learn how to relax
Learn the basic positions (guard, side control, mount)
Master one guard pass, one submission, one sweep
Work on your conditioning
Blue Belt
Average time
2-4 Years
Skill set
Perfect the Fundamentals
Begin Dabbling in Advanced Techniques
Goals
Focus heavily on defense
Master multiple techniques for passing the guard
Have multiple escapes from mount, back mount, side control
Purple Belt
Average time
2-5 Years
Skill set
Transition from Novice to Expert
Goals
Have a dangerous guard game
Can execute multiple combination attacks
Comfortable using and passing advanced guard variants (de la riva, spider, deep-half, etc)
Can execute multiple submissions from all mount positions
Leg lock introduction
Brown Belt
Average time
3-5 Years
Skill set
Develop and Perfect Your Own Personal Jiu-Jitsu Style
Goals
Craft your own style
Transition your mindset from defense first to attack first
Becomes comfortable using leg locks
Comfortable with several advanced techniques
Black Belt
Average time
48 Years
Goals
Know that the journey never ends
Continue to learn and grow
Consider cross-training in other arts
Focus on keeping your body and mind in shape
Red Belt
Earning your red belt in Jiu-jitsu signifies reaching the highest level of mastery achievable. Red belt holders frequently establish their own schools and play a significant role in expanding the influence of Jiu-jitsu.
1. What are the different belt colors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and what do they signify in terms of skill level?
2. How long does it typically take to progress from one belt color to the next in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
3. What is the significance of earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and what does it represent in terms of skill and experience?
4. Are there any specific criteria or requirements that must be met in order to be promoted to a higher belt rank in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
5. How do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ranking systems differ from other martial arts ranking systems, such as those used in karate or taekwondo?