In Ju Jitsu as with other martials arts the coloured belt or grade is used to show the level of expertise of the
club member. The darker the belt, the higher the skill levels.
The first belt is red, then white, yellow , orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown and then Black. After Black comes
the Dans, First Dan, Second Dan, Third Dan etc.
To obtain a belt you enter a grading where you display locks, throws etc to a panel of high grade examiners,
from the syllabus pertaining to your present grade .
To pass the grading you need to show that you have acquired sufficient skill and knowledge as appropriate for your
level of expertise and that you have the right attitude toward Ju Jitsu.
As you progress through the grades you are expected to show a higher level of skill and knowledge at each grading.
On average it may take a student 3 -5 years to obtain that coveted Black Belt, but the good news is that whatever
your skill level is now we will work with you to ensure that you get from Ju Jitsu whatever it is you are seeking.
The grading syllabus is designed in a manner to allow the beginner to develop skill and confidence. The grading
system measures your progress and indicates the level of skill and understanding that you have reach by means of belt colour.
The belts and the minimum time limit between grades for a person training twice a week regularly are shown below:
- Beginner to White belt
8 Weeks
- White to Yellow belt 12
Weeks
- Yellow to Orange belt 12
Weeks
- Orange to Green belt
12 Weeks
- Green to Blue belt 6
Months
- Blue to Purple belt 6
Months
- Purple to Brown Belt
9 Months
- Brown to Black belt 18
Months
Date of next Grading will be displayed here soon.
