Adult Grading Outline
SMOOTH JIU JITSU ACADEMY
Adult Grading Requirements – Blue, Purple & Brown Belts
Important Grading Principles
At Smooth Jiu Jitsu Academy, students may demonstrate any technique for each category as long as it is razor sharp, effective, and controlled. Jiu Jitsu is not a game of collecting techniques — it is the development of fighting ability built on fundamentals, pressure, and timing.
Physical conditioning is essential. A well-rounded martial artist must demonstrate: • Strength
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Mobility & flexibility
You must be healthy to be graded.
If you are technical but puff out after one minute, you are not meeting the standard required for advancement.
1. Takedowns
Blue Belt: 2 takedowns Purple Belt: 4 takedowns Brown Belt: 8 takedowns
2. Sweeps / Reversals From Guard
Blue: 4 sweeps Purple: 6 sweeps Brown: 8 sweeps
3. Submissions From Guard Chokes
Blue: 2 Purple: 4 Brown: 8
Arm Locks
Blue: 2 Purple: 4 Brown: 8
4. Submissions From Top Position Chokes
Blue: 2 Purple: 4 Brown: 8
Arm Locks
Blue: 2 Purple: 4 Brown: 8
5. Back Control Submissions
Blue: 2 submissions Purple: 4 submissions Brown: 6 submissions
6. Guard Passes
Blue: 2 passes Purple: 4 passes Brown: 8 passes
7. Leg Locks
Blue: 2 leg locks Purple: 4 leg locks Brown: 6 leg locks
8. Positional Escapes
Side Control: Blue 2, Purple 3, Brown 4 Mount: Blue 2, Purple 3, Brown 4 Knee-on-Belly: Blue 1, Purple 2, Brown 3 Ground Headlock: Blue 2, Purple 3, Brown 4 Back Escapes: Blue 1, Purple 2, Brown 3
9. Self-Defence Requirements
All ranks must demonstrate defence against basic punches, kicks, and common street holds. Students must show awareness, posture control, safe stand-up techniques, and the ability to neutralise or escape threats using Jiu Jitsu.
10. General Expectations
• Consistent training and strong effort
• Technical understanding appropriate for rank
• Controlled and safe grappling
• Strong character and contribution to academy culture • Adequate strength, fitness, and mobility