BJJ Purple Belt Guide

BJJ Purple Belt Guide

When you start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training, you begin with a white belt. After meeting specific requirements, you earn the blue belt. After that, you get the 3rd BJJ purple belt which shows the intermediate level of your skill and knowledge. At this stage, you have a solid understanding of techniques such as BJJ positions,…

Dr Mike Israetel a new BJJ Black Belt Athlete
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Mike Israetel: A New BJJ Black Belt Athlete

Mike Israetel, born on June 2, 1991, and widely known as Dr Mike Israetel (real name Michael Israetel), holds a Ph.D. in Sports Physiology. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, bodybuilder, fitness coach, YouTuber, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization (RP), a company that offers science-based fitness and nutrition programs, including personalized plans for fat…

Red belt is BJJ Height Belt
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Highest Belt in BJJ

Up until 1980, the highest belt in BJJ was the black belt. However, from 1980 to now the BJJ highest belt has been the 9th and 10th degree red belt, which is extremely rare and difficult to achieve. After that, the coral belts (8th-degree red-and-white belt and 7th-degree red-and-black belt) are the next highest ranks….