Ranking & Belts
Our transparent, ELO-based ranking system removes the guesswork from belt promotions. Earn your belt through consistent training and competitive performance.
Belt Progression
White Belt
0 - 999 ELO
Blue Belt
1,000 - 1,999 ELO
Purple Belt
2,000 - 2,999 ELO
Brown Belt
3,000 - 3,999 ELO
Black Belt
4,000 - 5,000 ELO
How Progression Works
Consistent Training
Show up regularly and put in the work. Attendance at classes, open mats, and privates all earn ELO points.
Compete & Perform
Your performance in sparring sessions and tournaments directly affects your ELO rating. Wins earn more points based on opponent skill level.
Track Your Progress
View your ELO score, match history, and ranking through the Komba app. Full transparency, no guesswork.
Earn Your Belt
When you reach the required ELO threshold, you're promoted. No politics, no subjectivity. Just performance.
Your Ranking, Always Visible
Open the Komba app to see your current ELO score, match history, and exactly how many points you need for your next belt. No guesswork, no politics. Just data.
Why ELO-Based Rankings?
Transparent
Your score is visible in the app. You always know where you stand and what you need.
Merit-Based
Promotions are earned through training and performance, not politics or tenure.
Motivating
Clear milestones keep you focused and driven on your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Fair
The algorithm accounts for belt, weight, gender, and age for balanced matchups.