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BJJ Skill Progression Map

Track your skill development from white belt to purple belt with interactive checklists. Your progress is automatically saved as you check off completed skills.

White Belt (0-12 months)​

Focus: Survival & Defense

Foundation (Months 1-3)

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Defense (Months 4-6)

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Basic Offense (Months 7-12)

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Blue Belt (1-3 years)​

Focus: Exploration & Finding Your Game

Guard Development

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Passing System

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Control & Submissions

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Purple Belt (3-5 years)​

Focus: Depth, Flow & A-Game Development

A-Game Development

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Attack Sequences & Chains

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Teaching & Analysis

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Belt Transition Markers​

White → Blue: No longer panic in bad positions. Know at least one escape from every major position. Can consistently tap brand new people. Controlled breathing during rolls.

Blue → Purple: No major holes lower belts can exploit. Flow between attacks without thinking. Create dilemmas rather than forcing single techniques. Can analyze why techniques work/fail.

Purple → Brown: A-game works on black belts. Can teach and troubleshoot for lower belts. Apply pressure and control pace. Multiple game plans depending on opponent.

Skill Assessment​

Defensive Skills​

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Offensive Skills​

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Technical Knowledge​

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