FREE IBJJF BELT PROMOTION CALCULATOR
Enter your current belt, promotion date, and training frequency. Get your personalized IBJJF timeline in seconds.
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YOUR BJJ INDEX
This calculator gives you a snapshot. The app updates your BJJ Index after every session, tracks your real consistency, and lets NORTH analyze your rolls.
IBJJF GRADUATION SYSTEM
| Belt | Min. Time | Min. Age | Next Belt |
|---|---|---|---|
White |
1 year | 4 years | Blue |
Blue |
2 years | 16 years | Purple |
Purple |
1.5 years | 16 years | Brown |
Brown |
1 year | 18 years | Black |
Black |
31 yo min. | 19 years | Degrees |
The IBJJF graduation system sets minimum time requirements at each belt level, but your professor makes the final decision on promotion. Meeting the minimum time means you are eligible, not guaranteed.
Volume and consistency are equally important. A practitioner who trains 5 times per week for 1 year will typically be more prepared than one who trains 2 times per week for 2 years, even if both meet the time minimum.
Want to track all three factors automatically? BJJ Belt Progress calculates your BJJ Index using the official IBJJF system after every session.