BJJ match length
Match time grows with your belt. This page shows the adult match time for each belt.
Adult match time by belt
| Belt | Match time |
|---|---|
| White | 5 minutes |
| Blue | 6 minutes |
| Purple | 7 minutes |
| Brown | 8 minutes |
| Black | 10 minutes |
Masters and younger divisions
Masters divisions are for adults aged 30 and over. Their matches are the same length or shorter. Kids and teens also have shorter matches.
| Division | Age | Match time |
|---|---|---|
| Master 1 | 30 and over | White and blue 5 minutes. Purple, brown and black 6 minutes. |
| Master 2 to Master 7 | 36 and over | 5 minutes |
| Juvenile | 16 and 17 | 5 minutes |
| Teen | 13 to 15 | 4 minutes |
| Junior | 10 to 12 | 4 minutes |
| Pee Wee | 7 to 9 | 3 minutes |
| Mighty Mite | 4 to 6 | 2 minutes |
When a match ends early
- A player taps with a hand or a foot, or asks to stop.
- The referee stops the match.
- A player is disqualified.
If the time runs out, the score decides. See how a match is won.
Example
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Under IBJJF rules, how long is an adult blue belt match?
Train it on the Path
The How a match works unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.
The Path goes in order: start free from lesson one and you reach How a match works on the way. With Rolla Plus you can jump straight here.