3 x 5 Minute rounds with blue belts of similar size, weight and age.He should be able to tap all of these white belts at least once during each round. 3 x 5 Minute rounds with white belts of similar size, weight and age.1 x Escape to Turtle from Side-Mount escape.
1 x Method for opening a closed-guard from the knees.1 x Method for opening a closed-guard by standing.2 x Concepts relating to guard retention.1 x Concept relating to control from Half-Guard.2 x Concepts relating to control from Closed-Guard.2 x Concepts relating to control from Back-Mount.2 x Concepts relating to control from Mount.2 x Concepts relating to control from Side-Mount.Any 2 takedowns from the kneeling-start (‘Combat-Base’) position.Defence against Standing Head-lock (2 Variations).Kinesthetic Awareness and why it’s important in jiu-jitsu.The basics of jiu-jitsu self-defence theory.1 x Concept relating to body movement within a jiu-jitsu context.1 x Concept relating to attacks on the neck.1 x Concept relating to joint submissions.The difference between a choke and strangle.Breath control within a jiu-jitsu context.Explain the difference between Japanese and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.What is the primary philosophy of the art?.The Blue Belt Test: PART 1 - HISTORY / KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART It is merely a guideline and should be taken as such. I do not expect every white belt who is preparing for his promotion to blue to know and be able and execute everything in it. Keep in mind that this is merely a hypothetical test. Taking these into consideration, I created a hypothetical test that can be (loosely) used as a curriculum for beginner students. Be very proficient with the Side-Mount position (both offensively and defensively).Be very proficient in defence and escapes.Have a good knowledge of essential concepts.Make an attempt to improve his/her general athleticismHave a broad (but not necessarily deep) range of techniques that cover the major positions.Have a holistic understanding of the art.And the fundamentals never go out of style. All About the Fundamentalsīut for the blue belt I’ve made an exception because to go from white to blue, I believe that the student should have a good grasp of the fundamentals. Jiu-jitsu is so dynamic that, in most cases, once a curriculum is finalized it’s already out of date. I’m also not big on the idea of curriculums. This will be a result of both rolling with them and observing them. I believe that if you're doing your job as an instructor properly you'll know the level of your students. As a result, I am often asked about tests and curriculums for each grade, especially the blue belt. Still, it has the benefit of providing a clearly defined timeline for progression which can be very motivating for beginners.īased on my own experiences and interactions with fellow instructors, it seems that defined guidelines of any sort are both sought out and appreciated by students. I’m not a huge fan of this approach as it seems a little clinical. All a student needs to do is attend a specific number of classes per week on average, for a specific period of time (for blue belt it’s usually 12 months), and they are automatically queued to receive their belt at the next grading. Some of the big-name academies use an automated grading system. On the other hand, I believe you need to do more than just ‘show up’. I’m not one of those sadistic instructors who think that you need to have trained for 14 years, licked the dojo mats after each session and won 26 MMA matches before you’re ready to receive your blue belt. When you wear the blue belt you are no longer, in the words of Kurt Osiander, ‘a retard’. The blue belt is a major milestone on the jiu-jitsu path and represents a solid understanding of the art. This article was written by 3rd-degree Roger Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Nicolas Gregoriades.
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