KIDS GRADING SYSTEM
Stripes
Kids are awarded stripes as encouragement to continue training and developing their skills in the art. As they grow on and off the Mat they will be graded their stripes. After they receive 3 stripes their next grading will be a change in belt colour.
HOW DC JIU JITSU APROCHES SUBMISSIONS FOR KID’S CLASSES
DC Jiu Jitsu Used a two tier system when it comes to submissions.
Level 1 students - NO Submissions allowed
Level 2 Students - Limited Submissions allowed (red stripe)
Level 2 students gain a red stripe on the black tab of the belt that indicates they are ready to start applying submissions.
Please note * Submissions are only allowed when two students with red stripes partner up.
If a student with a red stripe and a student with no red stripe partner up, no submissions will be allowed.
Kids Coloured Belts
When your child grades to their first or next belt it is an indicator that they’re learning and developing a higher level of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defence.
A change in belt can only be achieved through gaining 3 stripes.
ADULT GRADING SYSTEM
At DC Jiu Jitsu, belt promotions are earned not given. We believe that a belt should represent a student's genuine ability to apply Jiu Jitsu under live resistance, while also reflecting their commitment, attitude and contribution to the academy.
Unlike systems that rely solely on time served or memorising techniques, our grading methodology evaluates the complete practitioner.
A belt is not simply recognition of what you know it is recognition of how well you can apply your knowledge under pressure, how you conduct yourself on and off the mats, and how you continue to grow as both a martial artist and a person.
At DC Jiu Jitsu, our goal is to produce technically skilled, thoughtful and respectful practitioners who embody the true spirit of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
HOW KIDS GRADE AT DC JIU JITSU
We don't grade kids on how many techniques they can memorise.
At DC Jiu Jitsu, our kids grading system is designed to recognise skill development, understanding, confidence and personal growth.
Jiu Jitsu is not about being able to recite a list of techniques. It is about learning how to move, control positions, solve problems and apply skills against resistance.
A promotion isn't a reward for simply knowing more techniques. It represents growth.
We want our students to become better at moving, thinking, problem solving, applying Jiu Jitsu and working with others while developing confidence and character along the way. We don't promote kids because they can memorise Jiu Jitsu. We promote them when they are developing the ability to understand and use it.
