The IBJJF’s General Graduation System serves to provide jiu-jitsu practitioners access to the organization’s officially recognized graduation process. In accordance with section 3.1.3, the IBJJF has updated the minimum graduation periods for adult blue, purple, and brown belt athletes. If a blue, purple, or brown belt is an adult World Champion, he or she will no longer have a minimum period at that belt. This change applies only to adult athletes age 18 and up. Please note that the graduation periods for white and black belts remain unchanged. It is important to remember that the General Graduation System may change as the sport continues to grow and evolve. To access section 3.1.3 and the rest of the General Graduation System, please visit ibjjf.com/graduation-system.