Data-driven prep. Track your readiness. Train smarter than your opponents.
Stop guessing if you are ready. Evaluation readiness scoring tells you when your training volume matches your competition goal.
Weekly pattern analysis reveals strengths and gaps most competitors never see. Train your weak side, sharpen your A-game.
Every metric aligns with IBJJF standards. Your progression numbers match the system used for promotion.
Competitive BJJ requires tracking 4+ sessions per week at minimum. Peak performance comes from balancing volume, recovery, and targeted weakness training.
| Belt | Min. Time at Previous Belt | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 4 |
| Blue | 12 months | 16 |
| Purple | 24 months | 16 |
| Brown | 18 months | 18 |
| Black | 12 months | 19 |
Enter your belt, start date, and session frequency to see where you stand against IBJJF minimums.
Open CalculatorThe BJJ Index combines three data points into one progression score: time in grade, training volume, and consistency. All three matter. Together they tell you exactly where you stand.
How long since your last promotion. The IBJJF-mandated minimum you must meet before your next belt.
Total sessions logged at your current belt. Volume separates progressers from stagnant practitioners.
Your weekly training rhythm. Consistency is the single biggest predictor of long-term progression.
Track every session automatically. See your BJJ Index update after every class.
Download — App Store4 to 6 sessions per week in the 8 weeks before competition, with a taper in the final week.
Match-specific rolling, cardio conditioning, and reviewing your opponent's previous matches if available.
8 to 12 weeks is standard. It allows enough time for skill refinement without overtraining.
Small cuts are common. Avoid drastic cuts — BJJ competition is cardio-intensive and dehydration destroys performance.
Use the BJJ Belt Progress app to monitor volume, consistency, and training quality — three data points that predict competition performance.