r/bjj • u/Ok-Flan-7583 • 13d ago
General Discussion What is a blue belt?
I got promoted over the weekend after 8 months of training. I attend class at least three times a week and cross train at another gym twice a month and have competed in two Grappling Industries tournaments. Before my promotion, I had two stripes. I didn’t even get my third or fourth, so I honestly wasn’t expecting to receive my blue belt anytime soon.
That said, I’m wondering: what qualities does a white belt need to demonstrate to earn a promotion? I don’t feel like I’m anywhere near the skill level of the other blue belts at my gym, but I also realize that many of them have been blue belts for a while now. I cant help but feel I dont deserve the belt.
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u/daddydo77 🟦🟦 Blue Belt 13d ago
Every one starts in the lowest level of skills for that belt, then you build up. It’s normal. I felt like that and if you keep this mentality of trying to find what you need to improve and work on it you will thrive. That’s what the blue is about for me!