Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ…
And it may surprise some people.

That is because Gracie believes the transition from white to blue belt is the most difficult promotion to achieve:

At white belt, you don’t have much of an idea about anything.
That’s where you begin developing your reflexes and understanding of the game.

To become a blue belt, you need to comprehend everything about the sport.

The technical and conceptual knowledge required to earn a blue belt, according to Gracie, is comprehensive:

You must know how to mount, how to choke, apply armlocks, and escape from tight situations.

You’ve felt the pressure from opponents, can last longer in training sessions, and understand proper breathing techniques.
At this point, you’ve truly become a creature of Jiu-Jitsu.

Once this level is achieved, he believes practitioners have all the tools necessary to progress toward black belt…
With the remaining journey being one of refinement and dedication.

What the athlete lacks after blue belt is practice and reflexes.

They have everything they need to reach black belt – they just need to maintain consistency.

 

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