In this article, we pay tribute to some of the most famous females who have carved a name for themselves in the male-dominated sport of BJJ. The first female to achieve the rank of black belt, the first female black belt world champion, the fastest female black belt, the youngest…
In this three-part series, we will count down the top 16 fastest male black belts in BJJ, all of whom attained the rank of black belt within four years. Check out the rest of the list: “Fastest Male Black Belts In BJJ (No. 6-10)” and “Fastest Male Black Belts In…
In this three-part series, we will count down the top 16 fastest male black belts in BJJ, all of whom attained the rank of black belt within four years. Check out the rest of the list: “Fastest Male Black Belts In BJJ (No. 1-5)” and “Fastest Male Black Belts In…
It generally takes 10-12 years to get a black belt in BJJ. There are several reasons for this long “gestation period” and we explored these reasons in a previous article “How Long Does It Take To Get A Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)?” But there are always exceptions to…
Generally, it takes about 10 - 12 years to become a black belt in BJJ. There are a number of reasons why it can take so many years. BJJ is a knowledge-based martial art and it entails an enormous amount of learning (accumulating techniques and perfecting them). Also, a black…
Generally, it takes about 2 – 3 years of consistent training to get your blue belt in BJJ. Although different schools may employ their own standards (class attendance, success in competitions, comprehension of the school’s syllabus, technical knowledge etc), it’s safe to say that most blue belt promotions fall within…
