Jiu-Jitsu Guides

Plain answers to the questions people ask about jiu-jitsu: how the belts work, how competitions are run and how to follow the sport. Every guide is built from official sources such as the IBJJF and ADCC rule books.

Updated October 1, 2026.

Belts and ranks

• BJJ Belts in Order: every belt from white to red, with the minimum age and time at each one.

Keep following

The calendar lists every upcoming event we cover, the results page has the latest black belt podiums, and the athletes page links every athlete we cover.