Pre-requisites 

1.             A member of Martial Arts Queensland.

2.             A person of good moral character.

3.             Holds the rank of blue belt.

4.             Demonstrate basic knowledge of dojo etiquette and Japanese terminology appropriate to the dojo.

6.             Demonstrate an understanding of a complete game plan, and pre competition warm up routine.

7.             Demonstrate a broad knowledge of break-falling techniques  -  in various directions

Below is the grading requirements set by John Will – Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization. Next to each technique where available a page number has been inserted, this is a reference to books written by John Will.
Blue- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals
Red - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu attacks and Escapes
Yellow - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu The BJJ Guard

1st Bar
Sweeps:
Leg Grab Roll Over Sweep (Closed Guard) Page: 73 blue
Double Hooking Sweep (Hooks In Guard) Page: 32 yellow
Sitting Roll Over Sweep (Closed Guard) Page: 74 blue
Butterfly Sweep (Butterfly Guard) Page: 32 yellow
Open Guard Hook Sweep (Open Guard, Opponent Standing)
Open Guard Reap Sweep (Open Guard, Opponent Standing) Page: 31 yellow

Chokes:
Triangle Choke (Guard) Page: 62 yellow
Double Lapel choke (Back Control)
Forearm Choke (Side Control - Knee Ride) Page: 28 red
Spinning Choke (Side Control - Knee Ride) Page: 30 & 37 red
Rolling Lapel Choke (Head To Head) Page: 105 red
Crucifix Choke (Side Back Control) Page: 90 & 93 red

2nd Bar
Armbars:
Armbar (Head To Head) Page: 114 red
Crucifix Start To Armbar (Side Back Control)
Rolling Armbar (Back Control) Page: 97 red
Collar Roll Armbar (Side Back Control) Page: 84 red
Spin Under Armbar (Guard) Page: 60 yellow
Front Sweep Armbar (Open Guard, Opponent Standing) Page: 72 blue

Takedowns:
Low Ankle Shoot Takedown Page: 120 red
Single Leg Takedown Page: 106 red
Double Leg Takedown Page: 86 blue
Bearhug Takedown Page: 88 blue
Go Behind Spin Takedown Page: 126 & 127 red
Firemans Carry Takedown Page: 121 red

3rd Bar
Escapes:
Cross Over From Front Control Page: 64 red
Switch Base Side Control Escape
Side Back Control Rolling Escape Page: 98 red
Hooks in Back Control Escape Page: 100 & 101 red
Escape from Side Mount Page: 76 & 77 red
Switch Escape From Head To Head Page: 117 red
Switch Over 1/2 Guard Escape (From 1/2 Guard) Page: 52 blue

Guard Passes:
Knee Through Guard Pass (From Closed Guard) Page: 96 yellow
Cross Knee Through Guard Pass (From Closed Guard)
Shoulder Control Guard Pass (From Standing Open Guard) Page: 100 yellow
Double Leg Guard Pass (From Closed Guard) Page: 98 yellow
Over Hook Leg Control Guard Pass (From Hooks In Guard)