6 Pillars of American Jiu Jitsu

Black Belts who have the soul until the age of choice to fully retire wear the red tab.

Red Tab Indicate full time Instructor – Never to Compete Again – Valued Position Above All

White Tab – Fighter – Competitor – Class Uke – Class Black belt for lower belts to push with

Stripe Color and Meaning

All stripes as follows

First 6 Stripes are now every 3 years = 18 years Plus time to achieve a black belt from a white belt.

White Tab Student black belt  = Black Stripes NO SIDE Bars

Red Tab Student Black Belt = Black Stripes NO SIDE Bars