Ranking System
and Belt Promotions.
Benefits of this System
Clear Progress Tracking
See your advancement through a transparent, point-based system, all accessible via the Komba app. No more ambiguity about when you will receive a belt promotion.
Fairness
Compete on a level playing field where skill and performance dictate your rank - not politics.
Competitive Edge
Gain a competitive edge by knowing exactly where you stand and what you need to improve. Visible progress keeps you motivated to train and improve!
Community & Rewards
Engage with a community of like-minded individuals and earn rewards for your participation and performance in classes, daily open mats and competitions.
We use a custom Ranking System to track your performance, give weekly prizes to members that grow the most, and use it for belt promotions once you reach certain milestones.
The Komba ranking system is based off a world recognized system called “ELO”
Originally designed by a Hungarian-American physicist named Arpat Elo to objectively calculate the relative skills of opponents in competitive games and sports. We have customized the system to fit Jiu-Jitsu - which is the most transparent and objective ranking method ever designed in this sport.
Our Ranking Process
01. Starting ELO
Once you create an account and become a member of Komba (including free members) an ELO skill score will be calculated for you based on your current belt level.
02. Attend Classes & Open Mats
Earn points for simply attending Classes, Private Lessons and Open Mats. When you book a spot in our daily open mats, our system automatically schedules your sparring sessions based on your preferences, and you will compete against fellow members to earn more points.
03. Earn Points for Winning
Make big point gains based on match outcomes - if you win, you will gain points, but don't worry, if you lose you will not lose points*. So feel free to “flow” roll some days, as you can only progress. The amount of points you win will depend on multiple factors like your opponent's rank, weight, age, and gender.
04. Rank & Belt Promotions
As you accumulate points, you advance through the ranks - certain point milestones qualify you for a belt promotion, making the process transparent. Get more details in the Komba app.
* Special rules apply to Black Belts
