General overview of grades

No-Gi grappling basics. Positional maintenance, submission defense.

Blank canvas. Survival phase and adaptation to close contact.

Developing fluidity in transitions and hold control.

First step from pure beginner. Unlike BJJ, Luta Livre has this transition color for adults.

Basic chokes (Mata Leão, Guillotine) and arm/leg locks.

Anchoring basics. The grappler is now a challenge for an untrained attacker.

Advanced student rank. Building an individual arsenal of takedowns and submissions.

Water. Ability to adapt and absorb pressure without panicking.

Technique chaining phase. Excellent escapes from crisis situations.

Gaining a fighter identity. Purple signifies deep understanding of body mechanics.

Last step before master rank. Dominant center of gravity control from top and bottom.

Firmness of earth. Brown belt pressure is crushing and technically precise.

Luta Livre Master. Vast experience from hard No-Gi matches and MMA.

End of one journey and beginning of teaching others. Borne by respected instructors (Mestre).