KIDS & ADULTS GRADING SYSTEM

Colorful woven fabric belts arranged in a row, displaying various colors including black, white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, red, and black.

KIDS GRADING SYSTEM

A chart displaying color names and their variations based on age groups, including 4 to 15 years, 7 to 15 years, and 13 to 15 years. The colors listed are white, grey/white, grey, grey/black, yellow/white, yellow, yellow/black, orange/white, orange, orange/black, green/white, green, and green/black.
A breastfeeding chart illustrating the recommended feeding frequency for babies from 1 to 12 months, with different feeding intervals depicted across four rows for various age groups.

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.

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.

At DC Jiu Jitsu, our Kids Grading System follows the framework established by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation while maintaining a strong focus on technical development, character, consistency, and the traditions of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Our grading system is designed to reward progress over time, encourage long term participation, and provide clear goals for students at every stage of their journey.

Promotion decisions are based on a combination of factors including:

Technical Knowledge

  • Students should demonstrate an understanding of the techniques and concepts appropriate to their age and belt level.

Application

  • Students should be able to apply techniques during drills, positional training, and live sparring.

Attendance and Consistency

  • Regular participation is essential for skill development and progression.

Attitude and Behaviour

  • Respect for coaches, training partners, parents, and academy rules is expected at all times.

Effort and Improvement

  • Promotions are awarded based on individual growth and commitment rather than simply winning matches or comparing students to others.

Sportsmanship

  • Students are encouraged to display humility, discipline, teamwork, and respect both on and off the mats.

A table showing belt ranks for athletes aged 16 and above, with color indicators for each rank including white, blue, purple, brown, black, red and black, red and white, and red.
Infographic showing five colored belts for martial arts training, from top to bottom: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black, with descriptions of each stage's focus and skills.
Lineage chart for a martial arts organization showing names and titles of key members: Carlos Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Peter de Been, Daniel Cherubin, Ricardo De La Riva, Gustavo Falciroli.