Venezolano Posted February 16, 2003 Posted February 16, 2003 I have 3 months training in BJJ, yesterday we had a "check", my instructor said we have to present two checks so we can present the test (the test is free, checks are not) to get stripes, i began to train in last octuber. I asked my instructor and he said that the next check is in last days of April or begginning May, and the test will be like in June or July (i don't know how many stripes he's gonna give), and that the belt exam will be (aprox) beggining next year (January or February) We train 3 x week. My instructor gave us a program with lessons, i think it is good so because it's organizated, and he said that the objective of checks are to review how we are in specific technique so we can know what is bad and what not. Now, my question is, i know that in bjj you don't get belts by 'time in', instead it's like you advance, but i thought if the belt exam is next year in January or February i will have by then like 1 year and 3 months or something of training, isn't it little time to get blue belt? I've read that it takes (in average) 2-3 years to get promoted, so what do you think about it? Should i tell something to my instructor or it is good like it is? Thank you very much by your opinions. Valencia - Venezuela.
BonnyBoy Posted February 16, 2003 Posted February 16, 2003 It varies from place to place, and how much mat time you get. If you're rolling outside of class regularly, obviously you're going to progress quicker. There doesn't really seem to be too much in blue belt: escapes, control, guard, chokes & few submissions. It'd be quite possible to get a blue belt in a year if you trained enough. It'd take on average 2-3 years to get a blue belt, but it doesn't take that long to get stripes. There are always two choices, two paths. One choice is easy and its only reward is it's easy.It takes sacrifice to be the best.
Venezolano Posted February 16, 2003 Author Posted February 16, 2003 I'm training 3 x week, he said us that our next check is in april/may and the stripe test is about June/July, i could do that, but for the belt exam should i talk with him and tell that i would preffer to take more time or something? Valencia - Venezuela.
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 16, 2003 Posted February 16, 2003 no way man it takes on average like a year to get a blue belt whenre i train although my gym is known for producing top bjj players "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
Venezolano Posted February 16, 2003 Author Posted February 16, 2003 i see jiu-jitsu fighter, i've read in the internet that it takes about 2-3 years that's why i asked... But, i am afraid that when the test date arrives i won't be to blue belt level, for example if i present the test, and pass it, could i still wear my white belt until i feel confident and confotable with the blue one? Valencia - Venezuela.
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 17, 2003 Posted February 17, 2003 if you don't feel that you deserve a blue belt wearing it is up to you. for a clear and very smart explanation of what a blue belt should be go to https://www.royharris.com and he has some good articles. anyways a blue belt should be good.........but not amazing, he should be able to do the basics properly and some,advanced, a little advanced stuff, but it depends what the quality of your instructor is and how long it takes you to improve, like a year is usually a good amount of time to get a blue belt, but i know people that got theirs in 8 months and i know someone is has been studying bjj for 2 years and still doesn't have one , what i was told is that when you can roll with the blue belts and give them a hard time and tap them out sometimes and you have become about their level thats when you receive a blue belt. "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
Venezolano Posted February 17, 2003 Author Posted February 17, 2003 Yes i know, the problem is, that we are all white belts. Valencia - Venezuela.
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 17, 2003 Posted February 17, 2003 hmmmmmmmmmmm "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
niel0092 Posted February 17, 2003 Posted February 17, 2003 Quick question: What is the belt order in BJJ? "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 17, 2003 Posted February 17, 2003 blue,purple,brown,black approx, 1year =blue 3 years =purple 5-7 years = brown 7-10 years= black "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
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