Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Rio de Janeiro also known as Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Guanabara is a governing body of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the

state of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the state of São Paulo. The state, which has 8.2% of the Brazilian population, is responsible for 9.2% of ...

, Brazil. The federation is the official certifying entity for Gracie jiu-jitsu. Specifically, it controls all teaching certifications, as well as all promotions to the rank of black belt and above.

Belt rankings

The federation awards a black belt after 6 to 15 years of jiu-jitsu practice. The black belt ranks as follows (from highest to lowest): The coral belt is indicative of a professor who has decided to retire from fighting. This was shown when Rickson Gracie wore a 7th degree solid black belt. All promotions involving any black belt rank require a recommendation of two masters and approval of at least five officials of the federation. Ranks below black belt are awarded by individual professors and are then confirmed publicly through competition with other students of the same rank. Beginners and new students wear a white belt. Adult belt levels progress from white to blue, then purple, and finally brown, after which the practitioner becomes eligible for a black belt. There is a larger number of belt colors for children.

Tournaments

* Grand Master Helio Gracie Championship * State Championship * Ryan Gracie No-Gi State Championship * Carlson Gracie Cup * Conde Koma Championship * Rolls Gracie Championship

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jiu-Jitsu Federation Of Rio De Janeiro Brazilian jiu-jitsu organizations Sport in Rio de Janeiro (state)

Belt rankings

Tournaments

See also

References

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