10th Planet Ranking system

[Martin Campbell]

I was just wondering if there's a certain required amount of time you have to be on each belt before progressing to the next or not.

[Isaac Atley]

its all up to the head coach. i think shortest time ive ever heard of someone getting their blue belt was 6 months after training. that was without having any other martial arts backgrounds. some people ive talked to look at it on how many hours on the mat youve done which generally works out to something like around 1-3 years is roughly a blue belt. another 2-3 years for purple. 2-3 years for brown and black can be really different. of course the more mat time you put in, the quicker you will probably get it but there are always freak talents that have a move explained to them and can do it instantly and perfectly and then like one guy i met who had done jiu jitsu for 6 years and still couldnt do basic stuff.

generally people say that belt (or beltch if you RL) only covers a tiny bit of your arse and you should be more focused on getting better rather than asking questions about getting one, and that no matter how ready you think you are, you're not until your head coach says you are.

everyone asks though. i hope that helps explain a bit. in short form. no there isnt a set amount of time.

[Cameron Carr]

Isaac pretty much nailed it

[Kyle Spalla]

I was just wondering if there's a certain required amount of time you have to be on each belt before progressing to the next or not.

Don't worry about the belt, just enjoy the journey and that belt will change color in time. Just dedicate yourself.

[Brent Smith]

Dewitt got his blue after 3 months but he wrestled. No requirements just averages

[Slick Rick]

I was just wondering if there's a certain required amount of time you have to be on each belt before progressing to the next or not.

Hi Martin. There's no certain amount of time required that I know of, but a good rule of thumb I use is 1,3,5. 1000 5 min matches for a blue, 3 for purple and 5 for brown. Just a rule of thumb based on personal experience but it could take a person longer or shorter. Just depends on the person.

We all know BJ Penn got his black belt in 3 years, and I know a guy in the islands who got his in 18 years. But typically, those are two extreme cases. Keep a steady pace and always, always try to average 5-5 min rounds per training session. That's 25 minutes of pure rolling. 3-9's is good, 4-8's, 4-7's, 5-5's, etc. but try to average 5 fives. It'll keep you interested and wanting to come back. The body can only take so much.

Hope it helps some brother,
Rick

[Martin Campbell]

Thanks guys much appreciate I only asked cause I've only ever did no Gi grappling and was totally unsure as to how the ranking systems worked.

Also yeah love jiu jitsu and love the grading sides of things and looking forward to being graded as it will be a whole new experience to me. However it's not at the forefront of my priorities, first and foremost I wanna continue to learn, drill and get better.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply guys new to the forum and new to the 10th planet system as well (@ 10th Planet Glasgow ) it's greatly appreciated to be made to feel welcome.

Martin

[Martin Campbell]

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[Isaac Atley]

personally so far every single person ive heard from on the forum from glasgow has just been super super friendly and wanting to learn without any ego at all. which is generally what happens on this forum somehow but still, always happy to help out where i/we can.

id definitely like to come visit you guys sometime when im travelling. and i have to grab me one of those rash guards of yours anyway.

[Eddie Bravo]

Just train hard and be consistent with it, that's it