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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.

  • FOUR BACK ESCAPES

    1. Scoot Down Escape

    2. Bottom Arm Escape

    3. Top Arm Escape

    4. Grab the Head Variation

    FOUR MOUNT ESCAPES

    1. Bridge Escape - trap & roll variation

    2. Bridge Escape - headlock or over hook variation

    3. Elbow Escape - foot drag variation

    4. Elbow Escape - foot lift variation

    FOUR HEADLOCK ESCAPES

    1. Frame Escape

    2. Hook the Leg Escape

    3. To the Knees Escape

    4. Bridge Escape vs. Scarf Hold

    FOUR SIDE MOUNT ESCAPES

    1. Elbow Escape

    2. Under Hook Escape (to the knees)

    3. Bridge / Knee Block Escape

    4. Far Arm Block Escape

  • FOUR GUARD SWEEPS

    1. Scissor Sweep

    2. Scissor Sweep - Knee Push Variation

    3. Any Closed Guard Variation

      (hip bump, elevator, pendulum, etc.)

    4. Any Open Guard Variation

      (overhead, double ankle, tripod, etc.)

    FOUR GUARD PASSES

    1. Over the Leg Guard Pass

    2. Under the Leg Guard Pass

    3. Hand on Hip Resistance

      (hip wiggle, inside knee, and outside knee circle)

    4. Any Open Guard Pass

    (inside frames, step around passing, etc.)

  • 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

    1. Rear Strangle Series

    2. Sliding Choke Series

    3. Arm Lock, Bow & Arrow Choke, or Rear Triangle

    FOUR LEG LOCKS

    1. Ankle Lock

    2. Toe Press

    3. Knee Bar

    4. Inside & Outside Heel Hook

  • TWO STANDING THROWS
    Any hip, neck or arm throw, or any kind of reap

    TWO 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.

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