White stripes (4)
Tied directly to class attendance. Show up, train, progress.
Methodology · Graduation
Belt & Graduation System
Progress at Alliance is earned and measurable. Here's exactly how stripes and belts work — for a four-year-old and for a future black belt.
Ages 3–15
Kids and Juveniles
A colored-belt system built on three types of stripes. Progression varies by belt and age group, from white through green, with instructors tracking attendance and behaviour throughout.
Red stripes (4)
Also called "overlapping stripes" — they sit over the white stripes and count class attendance following CBJJ/IBJJF rules. In total each student earns 12 stripes per belt.
Colored stripes (4)
Placed on the opposite side of the belt, at the instructor's discretion, for behaviour, relationship, organisation and commitment — and can be granted or withdrawn at any time.
Kids Belt System
Ages 4–6
White
White / Grey
Grey
Grey / Black
Ages 7–9
Yellow / White
Yellow
Yellow / Black
Ages 10–12
Orange / White
Orange
Orange / Black
Ages 13–15
Green / White
Green
Green / Black
Interactive · New
Belt Calculator
Enter the student's age and number of classes attended to estimate the current belt, stripes and how far the next promotion is.
Age
Classes attended
Based on attendance stripes (4 white + 4 red = 8 stripes per belt). Colored stripes (behaviour) remain at the instructor's discretion. Estimate only — official promotion is decided by the professor.
Program
🦅 Kinder 3–6
Probable belt
White
Belt progress0%
0 / 64 classes on this belt
➜ 8 classes until stripe 1
Ages 16+
Adults
A structured progression from White Belt through Black Belt, with stripes awarded based on class attendance and Black Belt promotion following official IBJJF guidelines.
White
4 stripes
Blue
4 stripes
Purple
4 stripes
Brown
4 stripes
Black
IBJJF guidelines
| Belt | Minimum age | Total classes | Classes per stripe |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16+ | 150 classes | 1 stripe = 30 classes |
| Blue | 16+ | 325 classes | 1 stripe = 65 classes |
| Purple | 16+ | 375 classes | 1 stripe = 75 classes |
| Brown | 18+ | 425 classes | 1 stripe = 85 classes |
| Black | 19+ | IBJJF guidelines | IBJJF guidelines |
1,275 classes from white belt to black belt.
The Belt Exam
Our Objective
You already know the importance of following the Alliance Jiu Jitsu methodology at your academy and, as a very considerable part of the methodology, is the BELT EXAM.
The purpose of the exam is to evaluate both the student's ability to understand the methodology and to measure the teacher's skills as a transmitting agent of technical knowledge.
Standardizing the student's assessment through the belt exam will also help in the motivational issue of the student, who will always have a concrete goal in mind within his or her jiu jitsu journey.
By applying the stripes to the belt and applying the exam you can impact the entire Jiu Jitsu community, because Alliance Jiu Jitsu students will be an example of technical excellence.
Signed by
- Master Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti
- Master Fabio Gurgel
- Master Alexandre "Gigi" Paiva
Competition Team
A Higher Standard of Commitment
The Competition Team is a dedicated structure where each level requires a set number of classes, with daily training recommended. It exists to sharpen technical skills and build long-term commitment to the sport — reinforcing responsibility and dedication in every athlete who joins it.
