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How Many BJJ Purple Belts Are In The World

Apr 25, 2025

Daniel Jurkowitsch

If you are wondering how many BJJ purple belts there are in the world, the answer is about 100,000 to 150,000 people. It’s hard to know the exact number because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is growing so fast! Every year, more people train hard and move up through the belt ranks.

A purple belt in BJJ is a big deal. It shows that a student has spent many years learning and practicing. It usually takes about 4 to 6 years of training to earn a purple belt. That’s a lot of time on the mats! Purple belts are very good at both attacking and defending, and they can even start teaching newer students.

The number of purple belts keeps growing as BJJ becomes more popular all around the world. Big countries like the United States, Brazil, and Japan have thousands of purple belts. Many smaller countries are seeing more BJJ gyms pop up too!

If you are just starting out, don't worry. Everyone starts at white belt. With hard work and patience, you could be a purple belt one day too!