AFBJJ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

New AFBJJ Certification Program Starting October 1st, 2024, the AFBJJ is launching an updated Black Belt Certification program with both physical and online rules courses (Self-Paced Course and Zoom Webinar Course). This new structure offers more flexible scheduling options for applicants. 

 
 


Why AFBJJ Certification Program


As many black belts would be aware, under IBJJF rules, anyone who has not had a membership cannot apply for degrees at first membership. Anyone who has had a membership that has become inactive can apply for degrees with degrees being granted reduced in time equal to the time of inactivity. 

The AFBJJ adheres to the IBJJF rules concerning brown belt provisional, black belt provisional, black belt and black belt with degrees. 

The AFBJJ will allow an amnesty to all brown belt provisional, black belt provisional, black belt and black belt with degrees in regards to those never having an AFBJJ membership and those who have had an inactive membership for a period of time.

Key Points:

  • If you've never had an AFBJJ membership or had an inactive one, you can apply for certification through an amnesty program. This is valid until December 31st, 2025.

  • After this date, only those with active memberships can apply for provisional brown belts, black belts, and higher degrees.

  • Inactive members will lose time towards degrees equal to the inactivity period.

  • All certifications will be listed in an online database, up to the 6th-degree black belt.

Certification Requirements:

  1. Pass the AFBJJ/IBJJF rules course (within the last 2 years).

  2. Submit a belt history form, signed by a registered professor.

  3. Hold a current First Aid certificate (within 2 years).

  4. Submit an Individual Police Check (Within 12 months).

Note: If you're already registered with IBJJF, these steps might not be required, but additional info will be requested if applying for a degree higher than your IBJJF registration.

Team Certification

From October 1st, 2024, all head coaches must be certified according to the “AFBJJ Certification Program” guidelines, ensuring they are legitimate, knowledgeable of the rules, and trained in First Aid.