What qualities should a BJJ player have before receiving this rank?, be it physical attributes, teaching skills, competition experience/titles?, etc...
Due to many academies having different standards, If you had to list the most important 'Qualities', What would they be and Why?
Brazilian accent??
A black belt instructor willing to give him one.
I think they should be...
1st-They should be able to play their game with anyone in the room at anytime. Not saying they have to tap all other blacks and browns all the time, just that they can always play their game regardless.
2nd-Teaching. I know not everyone is the best teacher, buta they should be able to show any and all technique the correct way. They should also be able to show how to transition from one move/posistion to the next
3rd-Physical attributes. They should be able to roll with multiple people without getting exhausted.
I dont think competition or values should play a huge role in getting your black belt. Not everyone is a good person. Of course you dont want to have a scumbag criminal represent you but you dont want them regardless of belt.I know some really good brown and black belts who dont ever compete and have no urge to. That doesnt mean they dont demolish people who compete all the time. They deserve their belts too. Just the opinion of a 3 stripe blue
Reason I ask is I have a few students approaching this rank, and I've heard my instructors requirements and views.
Just interested in hearing yours..be it as a student or from an instructors point of view.
And yes, I will place having a Brazilian accent at the top of my list. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fUZ8DmmWC0
^1:30 - 3:30ish
Fully exploring the art to develop your game vs. just adding the latest & greatest techniques(fads) you see _____ use in competition or teach on dvd.
Thanks akebh.
So would you consider 'Time' as a factor also?, maybe a students 'Age', limits his or her ability to perform certain techniques and their ability to roll with multiple students?.
Having had a brown belt.
The ability to keep coming to class consistently over a long period of time.
At least one solid oilcheck escape.
Also, call me old-school, but I still think a TRUE BJJ black belt should know how to use the Acai Gourd as a weapon.
One of my students has a ton of technical proficiency in terms of teaching skill, my other students a bit more on the physical attributes end.
That being said they are all very successful when rolling and making their opponents play to their strengths.
'Conditioning and Age' are the biggest differences between them all.
So if you had to be specific for each:
1. 36 yr. old professional.....
2. 25 yr. old Competitor...w/ new family on the way
3. 28 yr. old with tons of physical attributes
4. 26 yr. old Law Enforcement Officer, huge heart, lots of physical attributes, very strong.
Peloton - One of my students has a ton of technical proficiency in terms of teaching skill, my other students a bit more on the physical attributes end.
That being said they are all very successful when rolling and making their opponents play to their strengths.
'Conditioning and Age' are the biggest differences between them all.
So if you had to be specific for each:
1. 36 yr. old professional.....
2. 25 yr. old Competitor...w/ new family on the way
3. 28 yr. old with tons of physical attributes
4. 26 yr. old Law Enforcement Officer, huge heart, lots of physical attributes, very strong.
I understand someone saying that nobody can expect the same results from this guy to the next but isn't that what making it to the rank of blackbelt is all about. There is a level that needs to be met, and that level doesn't change for anyone.
Do you believe qualities that are a "must" in a blackbelt should be different for each of those examples? I don't know what it takes to be a blackbelt and would like to hear your take on it.
Aliveness maybe?
LetsTalkItOut, <br />I would venture to say that although Marcelo Garcia and Roger Gracie are both World class black belts, they have very different skill sets and physical attributes yet are exceptional examples of BJJ blackbelt players.<br />But would you say that everyone 'Must' attain that level of competition success to achieve the 'Black belt'.<br />I would say no, if that were the case we would all be stuck at Brown belt forever.<br /><br />I think a black belt should have all of the qualities that all of you have touched upon, a high level of technical ability, to be able to teach a student from blue-purple-brown and have a standard skill set from most positions.<br /> <br />Aliveness and the awareness to transition from a guard pass to control position, to submission effortlessly without using strength based techniques. Escapes are also very important, even though I would consider it a must for blue belt/ being able to survive and transition from an escape to sweep, to submission- FLOW.<br /><br />Conditioning and physical attributes are also important, I'll use Rulon Gardner as an example, Olympic Gold medal Greco/Roman wrestler who became extremely obese, but did he lose his skill set? I would say no but can he perform at the Elite athlete level today?, so being in fairly good shape and able to roll for 3-4 rounds with ease by using your black belt skill set to control the pace of the game and capitalize on your opponents mistakes would be a requirement for me.<br /><br />Also consistency, after training for 7-10 yr. a student should have been given enough knowledge, along with time on the mats to achieve blackbelt.<br /><br /><br /><br />
A huge dong 
Fortunately Kyra Gracie doesn't have one of those!, but yes I agree.
A HUGE DONG WILL BE ADDED TO MY LIST, under a Brazilian accent.
that's what you need for a red belt, cuo.
Fuzzy Badfeet -BenBJJ - At least one solid oilcheck escape.
i disagree. when you become a bb you will learn to savor the oilcheck
Not to escape the oilcheck, but to use the oilcheck as an escape. ie: oil check from beneath side control...
checkuroil - A huge dong
It's called a caique. At least that's what someone made a thread about not too long ago.