black belt (BJJ)

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Black belt in BJJ (faixa preta) denotes an expert level of technical and practical skill in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

In BJJ contexts such as training in the gym or at tournaments, black belts are often referred to as “professor” or “coach”.

It typically takes roughly 10 years to earn a black belt in BJJ, but may be shorter or longer depending on the student’s circumstances.