Testing Requirements
We follow the strict guideline of the IBJJF graduation system.
Please see below the list of techniques that a student will demonstrate for their belt exams.
BLUE BELT REQUIREMENTS
On average, 18 to 30 months of training with a minimum of 100 to 120 classes plus passing the following test. Belt promotions are always at the discretion of the head instructor. Factors such as above-average class attendance, natural ability, or competing could possibly shortened the time to blue belt, while a poor attitude, bad temper, or a lack of common morality outside the school could lengthen it.
THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS
2 throws or takedowns
SELF-DEFENSE
1 guillotine defense (standing up)
1 headlock defense (standing up)
1 headlock defense (on the ground)
MOUNT
2 submissions
1 escape
BACK
2 submissions
1 escape
SIDE CONTROL
2 submissions
1 escape
KNEE ON THE BELLY
2 submissions
1 escape
NORTH/SOUTH
1 submissions
1 escape
PASSING THE GUARD
2 different ways to pass the guard
GUARD SWEEPS
2 SWEEPS
GUARD SUBS
arm bar
triangle
omoplata
choke
TOP HALF-GUARD
2 half-guard passes
BOTTOM HALF-GUARD
2 sweeps from the half-guard
TURTLE
back take
guard reconposition
reversal
PURPLE BELT REQUIREMENTS
On average, 5 years of training with a minimum of 360 classes plus passing the following test. Belt promotions are always at the discretion of the head instructor. Factors such as above-average class attendance, natural ability, or competing could possibly shortened the time to purple belt, while a poor attitude, bad temper, or a lack of common morality outside the school could lengthen it.
SUBMISSIONS
3 from the mount
3 from the side-mount
3 from the back
2 from knee in the belly
3 from the guard
THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS
3 throws or takedowns
SELF-DEFENSE
1 ways to defend the guillotine standing up
1 ways to defend the headlock standing
1 way to defend the headlock on the ground
1 way to defend the guillotine on the ground
SWEEPS FROM THE GUARD
3 different ways to sweep your opponent
ESCAPES
2 ways to escape the mount
2 way to escape the side-mount
2 way to escape the back
2 way to escape the knee-on-belly
PASSING THE GUARD
5 different ways to pass the guard and get side control
HALF-GUARD
2 sweeps from the half-guard
2 half-guard passes
BROWN BELT REQUIREMENTS
On average, 7-8 years of training with a minimum of 750 classes plus passing the following test. Belt promotions are always at the discretion of the head instructor. Factors such as above-average class attendance, natural ability, or competing could possibly shortened the time to brown belt, while a poor attitude, bad temper, or a lack of common morality outside the school could lengthen it.
SUBMISSIONS
5 from the mount
2 double attacks
3 from the side-mount
4 from the back
2 from knee in the belly
5 from the guard
THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS
4 Throws or takedowns
SELF-DEFENSE
1 ways to defend the Guillotine standing up
1 ways to defend the Guillotine on the ground
1 ways to defend the Headlock standing up
1 ways to defend the Headlock on the ground
PASSING THE GUARD
6 different ways to pass Guard
HALF-GUARD
3 Sweeps from Half Guard
3 Half Guard Passes
ESCAPES
3 ways to escape the mount
3 way to escape the side-mount
3 way to escape the back control
3 way to escape the knee-on-belly
SWEEPS FROM THE GUARD
4 different ways to sweep your opponent
BLACK BELT REQUIREMENTS
On average, 9-10 years of training plus a demonstration. Belt promotions are always at the discretion of the head instructor. Factors such as above-average class attendance, natural ability, or competing could possibly shortened the time to black belt, while a poor attitude, bad temper, or a lack of common morality outside the school could lengthen it.
SWEEPS FROM THE GUARD
5 Different ways to Sweep your opponent from Guard
ESCAPES
4 ways to escape the Mount
4 ways to escape the Side-Mount
4 ways to escape the Back Control
4 ways to escape the Knee on Belly
SUBMISSIONS
5 from the Mount
2 Double Attacks from Mount
5 from Side-Mount
5 from the Back
3 from Knee on Belly
6 from the Guard
THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS
5 takedowns
SELF-DEFENSE
1 ways to defend the Guillotine standing up
1 ways to defend the Guillotine on the ground
1 ways to defend the Headlock standing up
1 ways to defend the Headlock on the ground
PASSING THE GUARD
7 different ways to pass Guard
HALF-GUARD
4 Sweeps from Half Guard
4 Half Guard Passes