They will know what they should be working on and do not rely as heavily on the black belt instructor to show them new techniques each class. A characteristic of the purple belt is the fluidity and chaining together of their movements. The transitions between a sweep and moving to secure top control is seamless compared to the lower belts. More than the number of techniques, the purple belt is developing setups and combination attacks in their favorite positions. They now use more deception in setting up the sweep or submission.
They combine the primary attack with a secondary attack if the opponent successfully counters the initial attack. As opponents become more experienced, straight forward attacks are no longer as successful and one must use combinations — much like a boxer — to setup the knockout punch. Some blue belt competitors may develop a strong preference for playing top or immediately jumping to their guard.
They may experience great success in competition using the single approach. In many ways, the rank of purple belt can be viewed as a bridge rank. When a practitioner receives a blue belt, this represents a huge step simply from a standpoint of dealing with the challenge of an existence as a white belt. This existence starts with cluelessness, continues with beatdown after beatdown, and culminates with having a foundation of knowledge and skill in BJJ.
Since so many white belts fall by the wayside, the rank of blue belt is often rewarding simply from a standpoint of survival. Receiving a purple belt, however, is a different story. This skill ranges from a development of BJJ strategy, an overall wider knowledge base, and extremely refined technique. A purple belt has demonstrated an aptitude and commitment to BJJ far beyond the earlier ranks, and understands that they are halfway to the ultimate goal: black belt. This is why it can be viewed as a bridge rank; you stand squarely between novice and expert.
Therein lies the purple belt problem. This might come about due to injury or by having an off day. Keep reading to see what a purple belt really means.
Every Jiu Jitsu academy and its criteria for conferring rank will differ from one another. However, achieving a purple belt will likely take the average Jiu Jitsu player about four years. Even if you consider yourself a hobbyist, tournaments and other events are great opportunities to expand your Jiu Jitsu potential while trying something new.
So, to reach purple belt bestows upon its new owner an unspoken respect among their peers. While it is not unusual for a person to have a preference between gi and no-gi training , a purple belt will most likely be proficient in both styles.
Ideally, a purple belt should strive to attend every class they can. If someone has put in the time, energy, and rolls to obtain a purple belt, it can be assumed that they are deeply passionate about Jiu Jitsu. Speaking of passion, getting to purple belt is one thing, while being a purple belt is another game entirely. Depending on the belt demographics in your academy, you may now be regarded as another coach or a mentor.
Many purple belts take on leadership roles in their gyms. Being in a teaching position helps both the purple belt and the gym in several ways. For the academy, there is less burden on upper belts to be responsible for every class and student.
White belts and blue belts will also have a more relatable role model in a purple belt, someone who was in their position not very long ago. As the purple belt teacher or coach, you will gain a more profound understanding of Jiu Jitsu and its mechanics. You may know how to do the perfect triangle, but that new white belt will force you to confront why you perform the triangle that way.
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