ILLF — Luta Livre
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How We Work
The ILLF Ecosystem
The International Luta Livre Federation brings structure, legitimacy, and opportunity to Luta Livre worldwide. Discover how our four pillars — the Federation, Regional Coaches , Clubs, and Members — work together to build a unified global community.
Every level of our organization plays a distinct role in keeping Luta Livre authentic, accessible, and growing worldwide.
1
Federation
Supervises the entire ecosystem. Sets standards, validates coaches, certifies clubs, and ensures legitimate belt promotions worldwide.
2
Regional Coach
Regional leaders who manage multiple clubs, approve head coaches, and oversee belt promotions within their territory.
3
Club
Academies that train athletes, manage member promotions, and represent Luta Livre in their local community.
4
Member
Athletes who train, compete, earn official rankings, and carry their records wherever they go.
Supervision flows from Federation to Members
Belt System
Independent belt progressions for Luta Livre and BJJ, with competition equivalence for fair matchmaking.
Kids
Under 16
Luta Livre
BJJ
Branca
Branca p. Cinza
Branca
Cinza
Cinza p. Verde
Cinza
Verde
Verde p. Amarela
Amarela
Amarela
Laranja
Amarela p. Laranja
Verde
Laranja
Laranja p. Azul
Azul
Azul
Roxa
Roxa
Adults
16 and above
Luta Livre
BJJ
Branca
Amarela
Branca
Laranja
Azul
Azul
Roxa
Roxa
Marrom
Marrom
Black Belt & Dan
Preta
9º Dan
10º Dan
Preta
9º Dan
10º Dan
Luta Livre · BJJ · Grouped rows show competition equivalence