"Jiu-Jitsu is eaasssy...."

Jiu-Jitsu belts represent your martial arts path in tangible form and are more than just ornaments. Every color, every knot, and every fray narrates a tale of perseverance, sweat, and innumerable mat sessions.

1. White – Beginner level.
2. Blue – Fundamental skills.
3. Purple – Intermediate level.
4. Brown – Advanced techniques and understanding.
5. Black – Mastery begins.
6. Red/Black (Coral) – High-level mastery (6th-degree black belt).
7. Red/White (Coral) – Advanced coral belt (7th-degree black belt).
8. Red – Legendary status (8th or 9th-degree black belt).

• Children progress through colored belts (e.g., grey, yellow, orange, green) before transitioning to blue when they turn 16.

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At Division One Jiu-Jitsu, we proudly celebrate our students' progress ON and OFF the mats and we never charge any amount for graduations or promotions, valuing their growth as practitioners and individuals.

• Between major belt promotions, practitioners earn stripes on their belts.
• Stripes are markers of progress, typically awarded for time spent, attendance, or some technical milestones.

**Skill and Technique Development:

• Promotions are heavily skill-based, reflecting a practitioner’s ability to perform techniques effectively and adapt them in live sparring (rolling).
• Mastery of the belt-specific curriculum is essential.

**Time and Dedication:

• Time spent training consistently is critical. BJJ schools often have a minimum time requirement for each belt.
• Example: 2 years as a blue belt before promotion to purple.

**Behavior and Attitude:

• Dedication to learning, respect for training partners, humility, and adherence to BJJ principles are considered.
• Being a positive influence in the gym and community is valued.

**Instructor's Discretion:

• Promotions are decided by the head coach or instructor, who assesses overall readiness.