RANK & BELT SYSTEM

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has eight adult belts and an additional four belts specifically for children under the age of 16.

White Belt

  • The introductory belt for all BJJ students. Beginners start at this level with no prerequisites.

Blue Belt

  • The second rank. Blue belts develop a broad understanding of techniques and spend significant time mastering moves.

Purple Belt

  • A purple belt practitioner has a high level of skill and is generally able to assist in teaching lower-ranked students.

Brown Belt

  • Typically requires five years of dedicated training. At this level, students focus on refining their techniques.

Black Belt

  • The pinnacle rank in BJJ, denoting an expert level of skill and technical knowledge.

Red/Black Belt (Coral Belt)

  • Given to a BJJ black belt upon reaching the seventh degree.

Red/White Belt (Coral Belt)

  • Awarded to a BJJ black belt upon reaching the eighth degree.

Red Belt

  • Reserved for those whose influence has shaped BJJ. According to Renzo and Royler Gracie, this belt represents the pinnacle of the art, achievable only after many decades of mastery.

STRIPES / DEGREES

At Garra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, students can earn stripes (or degrees) between belts as recognition of their progression. Each belt has four levels of stripes, which indicate advancement within that rank. Both Junior and Adult students can earn stripes from white to brown belts.

After attaining a black belt, practitioners can continue earning stripes based on merit and lifetime commitment to the art. At the highest level, a Master can achieve a red belt, the ultimate mark of dedication and knowledge in BJJ