Frequently asked questions

Self-Paced Rules Course

Frequently asked questions

Live Webinar 

Am I required to have a valid membership id card in order to complete the AFBJJ Online Rules Course?

No, you are not required to have a valid membership in order to participate and learn.  

How do I access the Live Webinar? 

Students must login into course.afbjj.com in order to have access to the Live Webinar meeting. Zoom Call will start accepting participants 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.  

Which email should I use to register for the AFBJJ e-learning platform? 

We encourage students to register to the e-learning platform using the same email register with AFBJJ membership at afbjj.smoothcomp.com, IN case if they have a valid membership with us.  

Does this Live Webinar provide a certification that fulfils AFBJJ black belt certificate requirements? 

Yes, a certificate of achievement is awarded to students who score a minimum of 70% on the final exam. This certification fulfils AFBJJ requirements for the Black Belt Certification Program.

Does this Online Self-Paced rules course provide a certification that fulfils AFBJJ black belt certificate requirements?

Yes, a certificate of achievement is awarded to students who score a minimum of 70% on the final exam. This certification fulfils AFBJJ requirements for the Black Belt Certification Program.

Does this Online Live Webinar rules course provide a certification that fulfils IBJJF black belt certificate requirements?

No, this certification fulfils only AFBJJ requirements for the Black Belt Certification Program at the national level. IBJJF is the international system with different databases.

Does this Online Self-Paced rules course provide a certification that fulfils IBJJF black belt certificate requirements?

No, this certification fulfils only AFBJJ requirements for the Black Belt Certification Program at the national level. IBJJF is the international system with different databases.

What is the difference between the Live Webinar and the AFBJJ Online Self Pace Rules course?

The course content is the same. The difference is that in the Live Webinar, students must log in at a certain day and time and have the opportunity to interact with the instructors.

When do I receive my certificate? Do I receive it by mail? 

Certificates format is digital only and you may download them right after you pass the course final exam.  

Am I required to download zoom to watch the live webinar?

Our Live webinar sessions are powered by Zoom, but Enrolled users can easily join Zoom meetings and webinars directly through the LearnWorlds platform without the necessity of downloading or installing the Zoom client.

If I fail the IBJJF Online Self-Paced Rules course final exam, can I retake the exam at no cost?


If a student completes all the course activities but does not pass the final exam for the IBJJF Self-Paced Rules Course, they can retake the course at no extra cost to try the final exam again. 

Keep in mind that students retaking the course must redo all activities, such as watching videos and taking quizzes, not just retaking the final exam. 

Students who fail the Final Exam of the Live Webinar course, must either sign up for another Live Webinar or enrol in the Self-Paced Rules Course at full price if they want to attempt the certification exam again.

Am I required to have a valid membership id card in order to complete the AFBJJ Rules Live Webinar?

No, you are not required to have a valid membership in order to participate and learn.

How can I participate in the referee staff program internship?

Participants must score an 85% or higher on the Rules Live Webinar Online exam to be approved for the referee staff program internship.

Certifications obtained through the AFBJJ Online Self-Paced course are not accepted for the referee staff program, because we believe that future referees should have the opportunity to have their questions answered in a live session.

Which email should I use to register for the AFBJJ learning platform?

We encourage students to register to the e-learning platform using the same email register with AFBJJ membership at afbjj.smoothcomp.com, IN case if they have a valid membership with us.  

For how long will I have access to the course content?

Yes, students have access to course content for 10 months after course purchase date.


Do I need to confirm my email after registering?

Yes, after registering you will receive a email verification email from no-reply@support.afbjj.com.

Do I need to confirm my email after registering?

Yes, after registering you will receive a email verification email from no-reply@support.afbjj.com

Please check your spam box as needed.


How long do I have to complete the final exam?

Students will have one hour to complete the final exam. 

What is the minimum score to become certified? 

Students must score a minimum of 70% in order to pass the final exam and become certified.  
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