Over the last couple of months the topic of belt ranking has repeatedly surfaced. Everything from What is the toughest belt to attain, to what is a Black Belt.
This discussion can be touchy, but it appears that at least a handful of people might appreciate insight on what is involved. So for that reason I will present an explanation to be helpful.
First question..
What is the toughest Belt to attain in Jiu Jitsu?
Before commenting, it’s important to note that not everyone holds the same standards. Standards have fluctuated as Jiu Jitsu has become commercialized, and incentivized. But in the big picture the belt requiring the biggest transformation to reach is Blue belt.
Why? Because a legitimate Blue belt signifies that a student that at first didn’t even know how to tie their belt, now has developed an understanding of Jiu Jitsu from all positions.
The first stages of training are humbling and filled with tough moments and possibly a few mat burns, but after consistent training they develop an understanding and ability to apply techniques in all positions from Top to Guard, with sweeps, passes and submissions. It would be accurate to say that a legitimate Blue belt has the ability to tie the average person on the street in a knot. This level of ability happens when a student refuses to quit, and pushes forward despite the intimidation and moments of discouragement. Through perseverance they find success and develop a very useful skillset.
A Blue Belt truly is a major accomplishment, and indicates a person has the Physical ability to attain all other belts if they continue to consistently train.
Two words that should be noted are “legitimate”and “physical”.
Why? Because to legitimately develop the physical ability to apply Jiu Jitsu moves in a real live situation with a person resisting and fighting back, a person must experience live rolling with partners. Application skill is only possible with physical mileage. Online training or training without application won’t develop the skill set to apply techniques against a real person the way a Blue Belt should be capable of. Anything less will be met with disappointment if ever applied in real life. There are no short cuts.
Congratulations to those that legitimately accomplish this endeavor.
Next common question…. What is a Black Belt?
But First, let’s take a moment to display a few people that have recently accomplished a higher level of training. The following are just a few of the latest Blue belt accomplishments across TRUJITSU land. To get a full list of recent belt promotions, and promotions soon to happen, please follow the social media handles for each Trujitsu Affiliate Academy.
@trujitshq
@trujitsuwomen
@208jiujitsu
@blacksmithjiujitsuniceville
@delanojiujitsuclub
@excelsiorbjj
@eastathensjiujitsu
@komodoacademy
@lightcitymma
@pursuitjiujitsu
@riobravojiujitsu
@unumjiujitsu
@goodfightjiujitsu
@outliers619
