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BJJ BELT REQUIREMENTS
BLUE BELT REQUIREMENTS
There are two parts to the demonstration:
Technical and Sparring.
The technical portion of the test involves demonstrating techniques from each of the following categories:
Escapes
Guard Sweeps & Passes
Basic Submissions
Throws and Takedowns
The sparring portion of the exam will demonstrate a student’s physical skills and heart.
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FOUR BACK ESCAPES
Scoot Down Escape
Bottom Arm Escape
Top Arm Escape
Grab the Head Variation
FOUR MOUNT ESCAPES
Bridge Escape - trap & roll variation
Bridge Escape - headlock or over hook variation
Elbow Escape - foot drag variation
Elbow Escape - foot lift variation
FOUR HEADLOCK ESCAPES
Frame Escape
Hook the Leg Escape
To the Knees Escape
Bridge Escape vs. Scarf Hold
FOUR SIDE MOUNT ESCAPES
Elbow Escape
Under Hook Escape (to the knees)
Bridge / Knee Block Escape
Far Arm Block Escape
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FOUR GUARD SWEEPS
Scissor Sweep
Scissor Sweep - Knee Push Variation
Any Closed Guard Variation
(hip bump, elevator, pendulum, etc.)
Any Open Guard Variation
(overhead, double ankle, tripod, etc.)
FOUR GUARD PASSES
Over the Leg Guard Pass
Under the Leg Guard Pass
Hand on Hip Resistance
(hip wiggle, inside knee, and outside knee circle)
Any Open Guard Pass
(inside frames, step around passing, etc.)
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FOUR CHOKES FROM THE GUARD
Two must be collar chokes
THREE ARMLOCKS FROM THE GUARD
FOUR CHOKES FROM THE MOUNT
Two must be collar chokes
THREE ARMLOCKS FROM THE MOUNT
THREE SUBMISSIONS FROM THE BACK
Rear Strangle Series
Sliding Choke Series
Arm Lock, Bow & Arrow Choke, or Rear Triangle
FOUR LEG LOCKS
Ankle Lock
Toe Press
Knee Bar
Inside & Outside Heel Hook
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TWO STANDING THROWS
Any hip, neck or arm throw, or any kind of reapTWO STANDING TAKEDOWNS
Any single or double leg technique or variation
Everything up until this point in time represents the technical portion of the test.
Sparring will be four rounds of approximately five minutes.
Be physically and mentally well prepared.
PURPLE BELT REQUIREMENTS
There are two parts to the demonstration:
Technical and Sparring.
The technical portion of the test involves demonstrating techniques from each of the following categories:
7 Mount Escapes
7 Side Mount Escapes
7 Guard Sweeps
8 Guard Passes
5 Takedowns
10 Submission Combinations
Combinations should at least 3 steps in complexity.
Sparring will be four rounds of approximately six minutes.
Be physically and mentally well prepared.