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the academy · Professor · 4-Stripe White Belt
Blue Belt Roadmap — December 2026
196d 9h 24m 51s
Countdown
Dec 13, 2026
28
Weeks Remaining
Full training weeks
112
Sessions Left
Tue–Fri (4x/week)
75%
Journey Complete
Since May 20 start
Belt Timeline
Started
Nov 1, 2024
1st Stripe
Jun 2025
2nd Stripe
Aug 2025
3rd Stripe
Jan 2026
4th Stripe ★
May 20 2026
Blue Belt
Dec 13, 2026
Blue Belt Requirements — 70/Degree (Priority Order)
1
★ Combat ExperienceMOST IMPORTANT
Keep showing up 4x/week. Roll every session. Never coast.
STRONG
2
Mastery of Closed GuardMASTERY
Scissor sweep must land consistently. Triangle must be a genuine threat. Hip Bump automatic.
GOOD
3
Mastery of DefenseMASTERY
Side control escape unreliable. Closed guard posture breaking. Your #1 technical gap.
FIX NOW
4
Proficiency in PassingPROFICIENCY
Torreando + Over-Under solid. Knee Cut developing. Add Leg Drag before December.
GOOD
5
Proficiency in SubmissionsPROFICIENCY
Chain must be automatic: Americana → Kimura → Back → RNC. Don't skip steps.
GOOD
6
Proficiency of Open GuardPROFICIENCY
DLR system complete (4 outcomes). Spider and seated guard need functional awareness.
LEARNING
"Find the path to the back... take any limb along the way."— Professor
Jake Yoo · 4-Stripe White Belt · the academyGrading Target: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 196 days away