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Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu: What It Takes
A short overview of the requirements and time commitment behind a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, with a link to the full guide.
Reaching brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu generally means 7-10 years of combined training across white, blue, and purple belt, followed by another year or more of refinement at brown itself before black belt eligibility.
For a full breakdown of what changes technically and what your instructor is evaluating, read our complete BJJ brown belt guide.
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About the Author
Mohsin AyubBJJ practitioner, 6 years — Gracie Barra
Founder & Editor, BJJ Sportswear
Mohsin has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for six years at Gracie Barra and has competed at IBJJF-affiliated tournaments. He writes about competition, gear, and athlete careers, and founded BJJ Sportswear to help grapplers find equipment and information they can trust.
- Six years training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra
- Competed at IBJJF-affiliated tournaments
- Writes on BJJ competition, gear testing, and athlete careers
This article was last reviewed and updated on 2026-08-01.