Awarded Belts

Progress in the form of higher belts comes at the moment when the commission, made up of at least 3 Black Belts, estimates that it is time for new challenges and motivation for further progress, which are in line with the IBJJF Federation as well as the GB Association.
This moment also depends on whether the individual has achieved significant competitive successes, but it is not a condition for advancing in the hierarchy. Competitors progress faster than recreational competitors, but all must comply with the conditions for moving to a higher belt set by the Gracie Barra Association as well as the official IBJJF Federation.
The key to progress is min. 2 years between belts, but also learned and applicable knowledge in combat or competition. The last word is always given by the Master-Black Belt, who has the absolute right to decide when it is time for a promotion.
In addition to time, the number of trainings in one calendar year also plays a big role, and there is a big difference when a member is present at 50 trainings in a year and when that number is 250 in the same year.

Click on the belt color to see how they are assigned.