In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), you start with a white belt. On average fter 1 to 2 years and meeting certain requirements, you earn your blue belt. From there, you move to the purple belt, which is a significant milestone in your journey. However, earning your purple belt is not easy. Below, we discussed the 5…
When students enter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), they start with a white belt that has no stripes. A stripe is a small piece of tape or fabric added to the belt to signify progress within a specific belt rank. There are a total of four stripes that students must earn before advancing to the next…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission holds. It teaches techniques like joint locks and chokeholds to control or submit an opponent, even if they are bigger or stronger. The goal is to use technique and leverage to outsmart your opponent rather than relying on strength. The BJJ belt…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt is the beginner rank for all BJJ students. When students start BJJ, they receive a white belt. There is no age limit for this belt whether the student is 4 years old, 20, or even 50, they all start with this belt. This rank shows that the student is new…
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stripes are usually white and sewn onto the belt one by one as students progress. There are a total of 4 BJJ white belt stripes, (even from white to purple all belts have 4 stripes) and each stripe normally takes 3 to 6 months to earn. A student must complete all 4…
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….
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a “gentle art” that teaches people how to control and submit to their opponents using skill instead of strength without hurting them. It focuses on fighting on the ground and helps people defend themselves. BJJ also promotes respect and teamwork among students but many people are confused and ask whether, Is BJJ…
In today’s world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very important martial art for everyone, from children to adults and seniors. It not only teaches self-defence but also helps you stay fit, build confidence, and develop discipline, along with many other benefits. However, many people are opening their own gyms and teaching Jiu-Jitsu. With so many choices,…
Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are sometimes thought to be the same, but they actually have different histories, techniques, and goals. In this article, we’ll look at what makes them different, why it’s good to know about these differences, and much more. By the end of this article, you will have enough information about Jiu…
The minimum time frame from white to black belt in BJJ is 5.5 years, the average time is between 8 to 12 years, and the maximum is 16 years. It all depends on your hard work, dedication, and time you spend on mate and much more. If you train more frequently, such as 5 to…