Belt ranks, explained.
Understand belt colors, promotion expectations, and the difference between your rank and a competition ranking.
Read the story · 6 min: BJJ Belt Ranks Explained: A Practical Guide from White to BlackTHE RANK JOURNAL / TAG
Beginners.
3 field notes to help you understand the sport with more precision.
Read with a clear question.
Start with the distinctions that make jiu-jitsu easier to navigate: belt colors, no-gi categories, and the practical steps before a first tournament. Each article gives you concrete questions to ask your coach.
Start with the field note closest to the question you are trying to answer. Each article includes a primary-source reference where formal rules or competitive records matter, alongside clearly framed editorial guidance. Use the linked topic pages for wider context instead of treating a single article as a universal rulebook.
First tournament. Clear plan.
Prepare registration, rules, equipment, communication, and a small coached game plan for your first event.
Read the story · 6 min: Your First BJJ Tournament: A Practical Preparation Checklist
No gi. Know the rules.
No-gi is not one universal rulebook. Understand the event, category, scoring, and training context.
Read the story · 6 min: No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: Understand the Rules, Divisions, and Rank