Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bjj Belts

One of the essential pieces of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi is the bjj belt. The belt is tied around the waist, securing the kimono top. This helps keep the bottom of the top from flapping around when you are rolling on the mat. Depending on what color the adults bjj belts come in, it will represent your current rank within the BJJ hierarchy. Though jiu jitsu belts for men and women are not that different in design, their colors show the level of mastery you currently have of this martial art.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Belts for Adults

Depending on how long and intensely you practice BJJ, your BJJ belt will eventually become worn out. Whether you are a man or woman, you cannot fight properly without a belt tied around your waist. If you are in need of a new BJJ belt for adults, you will find plenty of useful options here at Elite Sports.

Best BJJ Belts

Much like the gis provided at Elite Sports, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belts are constructed from a tear-resistant fabric. The stitching is reinforced to increase the overall durability of the belt. Whether they are tugged or pulled during training, they will still maintain their structural integrity. The fabric is made from a blend of 93% cotton and 7% spandex. The belt is lightweight, ensuring you will be able to move easily. Just make sure to tightly tie the belt into a knot and shorten the ends. When you need to wash the belt, the pre-shrunk fabric will ensure the belt will not change shape after coming out of the washer and dryer.

Adult BJJ Belts for Men & Women

The BJJ belts have universal fitment, able to fit around the waists of men and women fighters alike. The adult belts come in five size groups: A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5. The smallest number is the smallest size, while the highest number represents the largest size. The A1 belt has a length of 98 inches or 250 centimeters. The A5 belt has a length of 129 inches or 327 centimeters. If you need help figuring out which size belt you need, you can use the size chart to find the best fit. The Elite Sports gis come with a free white belt. But if you need a different color belt, you can pick from a blue, purple, brown, or black bjj belt. The belts can come with a black sleeve to signify different ranks.

Elite Sports Jiu-Jitsu Belts

The Elite Sports jiu-jitsu belts are perfect for training as they offer the same durability and mobility as the gis. They allow you to perform grapples, locks and throws without obstructing your legs. You can pick any color belt, whether the same color as your gi or a different color so you can train with a unique color scheme. Because you will be able to fight more quickly while wearing the belt, it can give you a competitive edge over your opponents. The design of the belts is considered legal by IBJJF standards, allowing you to wear this piece of clothing during official settings, such as tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material are belts made of?

Built to be as tough yet flexible as the gis they are paired with, BJJ belts are mainly made of cotton. The cotton they are made of have reinforced stitching to keep them from tearing and are lightweight to ensure fighters can move without snagging on them. The belts that are not made of pure cotton have spandex or foam stitched in to help improve their flexibility.

What is the order of belt colors in Jiu Jitsu?

The BJJ belts are ranked the following from lowest to highest: white, blue, purple, brown, and black. Each major color has several stripe tiers that you must complete before you can progress to the next rank. To achieve stripes and belt ranks, you have to prove you have mastered certain techniques and train in BJJ for a minimum number of years.

How long does it take to get belts in BJJ?

Most white belts stay at the beginner tier for at least 1-2 years learning the basic forms and techniques. Blue belts can only progress after they have mastered submissions, defensive moves, and setups for at least 2 years. Purple belts take about 1 year and 6 months to learn combos moves, advanced guards, and multiple setups. Brown belts need a year or longer to balance offense, defense, setups, and submission techniques. You finally achieve the rank of black belt after 8 to 10 years or longer achieving mastery of the most difficult BJJ techniques. For the most ambitous fighters, it can take nearly 48 years to become the highest belt rank, a red belt.

What is the hardest belt to get in BJJ?

The hardest belt to get in BJJ is the rank of red belt. Following the rank of black belt, earning the rank of red belt first requires you to have been a black belt for at least 48 years. Before becoming a solid red belt, a fighter also needs to achieve the following ranks: 1st-6th degree black belts, red/black coral, and red/white coral. Each of these tiers requires several decades of dedicated training and continued proof of mastery over black belt level BJJ techniques.

Why do so many white belts quit BJJ?

Many white belt quits BJJ because they feel their bodies cannot handle the physical strain and pain that comes with training your body to handle BJJ techniques. Many feel they do not have enough time to dedicate to BJJ training due to work, school, or other obligations. Others lack mental fortitude and believe that the challenges that come with trying to rank up in BJJ are too difficult.