# What is a red belt in BJJ?

The red belt is the highest rank in BJJ, awarded at 9th and 10th degree. Only a handful of people have ever held this rank. It requires a lifetime of dedication to the art. The 10th degree red belt is reserved for the pioneers of BJJ.

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