This page equips you with the knowledge and tools to prepare for belt grading and guides you towards success. By mastering each grading element, you'll earn a new belt and advance on your journey to mastering Jujitsu.
Belts & Curriculum
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The red belt is the entry-level belt in jujitsu. It does not have to be earned like the other belts. Jujitsu is one of the only martial arts to use the red belt in its ranking system without being a substitute for the orange belt or as a rank higher than black.
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The white belt is the second-level belt in jujitsu. Earning a red belt takes an average of two months of training. You must be able to demonstrate the fundamental techniques of jujitsu to earn this belt.
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The yellow belt is typically the second-level belt in most martial arts, but in jujitsu, it is the third. It can take four to six months to earn a yellow belt, though some schools can take longer. You typically have to demonstrate more techniques to earn this belt than a white belt.
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The orange belt is the fourth-level belt in jujitsu. At this rank, you are still considered a beginner and have much to learn, but you are on your way to becoming an intermediate student. The orange belt is also the first level where you begin to focus more on throws and less on ground work.
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The green belt is the fifth-level belt. This is the first intermediate belt. It can take up to several months to earn this belt, depending on the school and your learning pace. At this stage, you need to be able to demonstrate more complicated techniques than your previous belts.
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The Blue & White belt is the sixth-level belt in jujitsu and the second intermediate rank. You will continue to improve upon the skills you learned as a green belt, such as more advanced throws, escapes and engaging your opponent.
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Blue belt is an extension of blue & white, continuing with the advanced techniques and multiple opponent attacks.
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The purple belt is the stage between intermediate and advanced. It typically takes three to four years for someone with no martial arts training to advance from white to purple.
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The brown and white belt is the beginning of the advanced stage of jujitsu; at this point, they will be learning the more technically advanced throws, escapes & techniques.
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The Brown belt is for someone who is advanced at jujitsu. You are close to being considered an expert at this level and can demonstrate various complex techniques.
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Black (1st dan). Someone who possesses a black belt is considered an expert.
Once you are at this stage, you will likely spend most of your time competing or training others.
The journey to achieving a traditional Jujitsu black belt is an exciting and rewarding one! The timeline for earning this coveted rank may vary depending on the school you choose. If you're committed and dedicated, you'll be delighted to know that in some schools, you can realistically attain a black belt in just a few years of consistent effort and hard work.
However, it's important to keep in mind that in more rigorous and traditional schools, the process may take around ten years. Don't be discouraged by the longer timeframe; instead, embrace the opportunity to grow and develop your skills to their fullest potential. Remember, every step you take on this path is a valuable part of your martial arts journey, and with dedication, you can achieve your black belt and all the benefits it brings. Keep training, stay motivated, and enjoy the adventure ahead!