How long to intermediate level (BJJ blue belt equivalent)?

[HughH]

I’m primarily a grappler dabbling in striking. Forgive the BJJ-brained question but I’m trying to wrap my head around the sport. I’m hoping to get a sense of the learning curve.

In BJJ the blue belt is the basic intermediate level, the lowest bar for competency. A BJJ blue belt should be able to easily beat an untrained opponent his own size at will in sparring. He should consistently beat untrained opponents within 50lbs. He should be familiar with all facets of the game and have at least a couple techniques from each position. This usually takes 2 years or so of training 4-6 hrs per week.

How long does it usually take the average recreational Nak Muay, training 2-3 times per week to get to this level? Where he can execute all techniques with decent competency, dominate untrained opponents his own size, and hang with larger untrained opponents?

Edited March 2 by HughH

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

There are so many variabilities it is really hard to say. The best comparison is to Western Boxing which doesn't have a belt system. But one would imagine that within 2 years in a good gym you'd be fairly proficient.