Find the BJJ tracker that fits how you actually train. Honest reviews, feature matrix, and recommendations by practitioner profile.
The BJJ-specific features that matter are not the same as the features that matter for generic fitness apps. Here are the seven criteria worth checking before you commit to a tracker.
Built specifically for BJJ practitioners. IBJJF algorithm at its core. NORTH AI coach analyzes your debriefs and surfaces patterns. Sessions log in under ten seconds. Free tier for tracking, Pro tier ($6.99/mo) for AI coaching, Elite tier ($12.99/mo) for unlimited debriefs and weekly summaries. iOS and Android.
Best for: Practitioners who want serious BJJ-specific tracking with IBJJF compliance.
Free and infinitely customizable. Manual everything. Most practitioners abandon their sheet within three to six months. Works as a long-term log but fails as an active progression tool.
Best for: Hobbyists who want a simple log without progression features.
Excellent for tracking lifts and workouts. Lacks any BJJ-specific logic. You can log a session as a workout but cannot extract belt progression insights. Best treated as complementary to a real BJJ tracker.
Best for: Lifters who do BJJ on the side.
Built for cardio. Treats BJJ as a generic activity. No technique tagging, no IBJJF awareness. Useful for tracking total weekly active minutes but not for BJJ progression.
Best for: Cross-training athletes.
The simplest possible approach. Type freeform observations after each session. Excellent for reflection. Useless for progression tracking.
Best for: Practitioners focused on technique notes more than progression metrics.
| Feature | BJJ Belt Progress | Spreadsheet | Generic fitness app |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBJJF time-in-grade | Yes | Manual | No |
| Gi/no-gi distinction | Yes | Manual column | No |
| Mobile-first logging | Yes | Slow | Yes |
| AI coaching | NORTH | None | None |
| Streak tracking | Yes | Manual | Sometimes |
| Multi-session per day | Yes | Manual | Limited |
| Pattern detection | Yes | None | None |
| Belt promotion readiness | Yes | None | None |
| Cost | Free + paid tiers | Free | Varies |
Use BJJ Belt Progress. The IBJJF logic is the entire point of having a tracker as a white belt. You want to see your sessions accumulate and know where you stand without doing math yourself.
A spreadsheet might be enough. If you train once a week and just want a log of dates, a Google Sheet works. The moment you want to know if you are on pace for blue belt, switch to an app.
Use BJJ Belt Progress Pro or Elite. The volume tracking and consistency analysis matter for comp prep. Weekly summaries spot the patterns you cannot see from inside the training cycle.
Use a BJJ-specific app for BJJ and a generic fitness app for the rest. Different tools for different jobs.
BJJ Belt Progress is free to start. AI coaching with NORTH unlocks with a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card.
Download — App StoreBJJ Belt Progress uses the official IBJJF graduation system as its core algorithm. Generic fitness trackers cannot replicate IBJJF logic because they treat BJJ as just another workout type.
Yes. BJJ Belt Progress has a free tier with session logging and progression tracking. Paid tiers add AI coaching and advanced analytics.
You can log it as a generic workout, but these apps cannot calculate IBJJF time-in-grade or BJJ-specific progression. They are designed for lifters and CrossFit, not grapplers.
Beginners benefit most from simple session logging and clear progression visibility. BJJ Belt Progress is built specifically for white belts who want to see their training accumulate.
Competitors need volume tracking, consistency analysis, and pre-comp readiness scoring. BJJ Belt Progress with the Pro tier gives all three plus AI coaching.
BJJ Belt Progress works offline for logging. Sessions sync when connection returns. AI coaching requires connection at the moment of analysis.
The BJJ Belt Progress app uses the IBJJF graduation system to show you exactly where you stand. Free 14-day trial. No credit card.
Download — App Store Download — Google PlayKnowing the framework matters because BJJ progression is tracked, not assumed. Practitioners who understand the IBJJF system make better training decisions, communicate clearly with their professor about promotion, and recognize when they have actually met the minimum requirements versus when they are still building.
Most BJJ practitioners overestimate their training consistency. Tracking accurate session counts reveals the truth. A practitioner who feels they train four days a week often logs only 12 sessions per month — three days weekly when measured. The data discipline of logging sessions exposes the gap between perception and reality.
Whether you train at a Gracie Barra in São Paulo, a 10th Planet in Los Angeles, or a small independent academy in your hometown, the IBJJF standards remain the same. Belt rank is portable. Time-in-grade requirements are universal. The progression criteria do not vary by academy. This consistency is what makes BJJ ranks meaningful globally.
The BJJ Belt Progress app calculates your IBJJF eligibility based on the same algorithm professors use to evaluate progression. Free 14-day trial.
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