Curriculum
White to black belt
Four stages, each with what coaches look for and every technique in it.
- White to BlueTypically 1.5–3 years of steady training; often closer to 3 at 2 sessions a week.
- Blue to PurpleTypically about 2 years at blue belt. IBJJF minimum: 2 years at blue.
- Purple to BrownTypically 1.5–2 years at purple. IBJJF minimum: 1.5 years at purple, age 18+.
- Brown to BlackTypically 1–2 years at brown; about 8–12 years in total. IBJJF minimum: 1 year at brown, age 19+.