They do always double down. As I'm sure you know there is a great deal of ego on martial arts. Many instructors dismissed jiu jitsu early on and scrambled later when they realized it wasn't a phase

Working in law enforcement, I'm sure you've seen your share of cases where someone doubled down on something dumb that they did even though they were obviously caught. I worked in HR for 3 years before taking my current position in LE. It always amazed me how many employees would cling desperately to a dumb story, even when it was in their best interest to just come clean. People who say, 'Yup, you got me, I messed up, I'll straighten up now' are a rarity.

Working in law enforcement, I'm sure you've seen your share of cases where someone doubled down on something dumb that they did even though they were obviously caught. I worked in HR for 3 years before taking my current position in LE. It always amazed me how many employees would cling desperately to a dumb story, even when it was in their best interest to just come clean. People who say, 'Yup, you got me, I messed up, I'll straighten up now' are a rarity.

Yup so he probably WILL self-promote to red belt in due time. :D I love his line about humility... He is so humble he can choose to bypass the belt degrees' time requirements due to his (self-assessed) superior skill. Now that is true humility! :D Also: I think with 'our path' he refers to his student that got promoted straight to 2nd degree black. As far as is known, 'all the people that were defeated' in that guy's path is a few opponents in one single NAGA division.

Would it be frowned upon to pull back out the white belt for such a special occasion? lol

If they can choose to wear whatever rank belt pleases them over there, why not you as well :)

I just watched his latest post of him attacking that wing chun dummy and all I could think of was his leg movements looked liked if steven seagal tried to dance to the video of Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen for some reason.

Great...... Now that song is stuck in my head..... Bastard...... I'm going to down vote you for that...... Caribbean FUUUUUUUCK

Great...... Now that song is stuck in my head..... Bastard...... I'm going to down vote you for that...... Caribbean FUUUUUUUCK

I just went through the results of every NAGA in New Mexico from 2013 on... nobody with his name placed in any event

Working in law enforcement, I'm sure you've seen your share of cases where someone doubled down on something dumb that they did even though they were obviously caught. I worked in HR for 3 years before taking my current position in LE. It always amazed me how many employees would cling desperately to a dumb story, even when it was in their best interest to just come clean. People who say, 'Yup, you got me, I messed up, I'll straighten up now' are a rarity.

I just went through the results of every NAGA in New Mexico from 2013 on... nobody with his name placed in any event

WTF? Lol This guy is a 7th degree? Yeah right Other dude went from white belt straight to black. His seminars must be out of this world. Probably only teaches the top instructors of the world so they can share his secrets. give me a f'kn break. Must be part of the Deepak Rao Association. Lol!!

Did you actually think his name was going to be on there.. He trains in BJJ and doesn't believe in competing it is a martial art /combat sport.. Competition is not for everyone but the whole style was built on proving ability on the mat.. You walk in to any legit school questioning the teachers ability you had better be ready to get twisted.. He wouldn't roll with a Blue belt .. He is insulted that people question his rank but his timeline make no sense and he is 100% not what he claims and is unwilling to provide any verification it is obvious he is delusional and caught up in martial art proverbs

First of all, no self respecting BJJ 7th degree black belt takes picture wearing socks ....#itsscience #fakeisthefragance #thosetwotogetherdontmakeoneblackbelt

I have known of a number of paper belts in North Jersey and other places. The thing I don't understand is this always ends up happening to many of them and it is really interesting how they double down with more bull shit.. When it come to combat sports the proof is in the doing and you can see a guys experience on the mat or bag, pads etc. Some guys are great coaches but not killers and there is nothing wrong with that but you will usually see most legit people be very happy to answer credential questions because they have them and are actually proud of them.. Take a Black Belt, I am proud Ricardo promoted me to black and that he has faith in me to represent a lineage he is very proud of but the stripe is meaningless to me.. I lived for 3 years I live for another 3 I get a second does not mean much.. I also have to be honest I am far more proud of the titles I won in Lethwei and the tournaments I have won on the mat then the belt or certificate as to me the wins are more tangible than a belt

I've seen legit instructors wearing socks, hoodies and even shoes. It's not that uncommon. The attire someone wears does not show you their skill. Their movement and calmness. Their energy efficiency is the key indicator. The better you get over time the more and more energy efficient you become. Obviously just rolling with someone will tell you almost everything you need to know but if your not able to actually roll with someone just simply watching how they move, how calm and at peace they are and how energy efficient they are is all you need to see. Those things do not lie. Confidence is not the indicator. Calm efficiency is. And there are several legit instructors that could also be defeated by younger stronger decent blue belts if they are over 50. Father time is undefeated. That doesn't make the blue belt any better than a blue belt or the black belt any less than a black belt. It's just the natural order of things. While any legit black belt under 40 shouldn't have any issue with good blue belts once you hit a certain age your just lying to yourself if you think the average 55 year old black belt can easily defeat a really good strong heavyweight blue belt all the time. They most likely would win the majority of the time but I guarantee you the big blue belt would win more times then you think, But the result of that doesn't mean anything. It's a pointless endeavor of the ego. And now the stupid song Cheap Trick - The Flame is in my head and I hate myself. I am never listening to the radio at random again.

That's why no one doubts your legitimacy ! I know of some in north Jersey, who you would know as well... that went from blue to black without rolling. Crazy world huh?

I've seen legit instructors wearing socks, hoodies and even shoes. It's not that uncommon. The attire someone wears does not show you their skill. Their movement and calmness. Their energy efficiency is the key indicator. The better you get over time the more and more energy efficient you become. Obviously just rolling with someone will tell you almost everything you need to know but if your not able to actually roll with someone just simply watching how they move, how calm and at peace they are and how energy efficient they are is all you need to see. Those things do not lie. Confidence is not the indicator. Calm efficiency is. And there are several legit instructors that could also be defeated by younger stronger decent blue belts if they are over 50. Father time is undefeated. That doesn't make the blue belt any better than a blue belt or the black belt any less than a black belt. It's just the natural order of things. While any legit black belt under 40 shouldn't have any issue with good blue belts once you hit a certain age your just lying to yourself if you think the average 55 year old black belt can easily defeat a really good strong heavyweight blue belt all the time. They most likely would win the majority of the time but I guarantee you the big blue belt would win more times then you think, But the result of that doesn't mean anything. It's a pointless endeavor of the ego. And now the stupid song Cheap Trick - The Flame is in my head and I hate myself. I am never listening to the radio at random again.

I am 58 and I try and roll with everyone who wants too.. If you walked into most legit schools questioning the instructor you might not live long enough to roll with him

I am 58 and I try and roll with everyone who wants too.

At 3:24 is me when I'm talking about the Grandest of all Grand Masters, the Supreme Belt Lasu Rogers. https://www.youtube.com/w[...]kqFwVuQ-Hg

That seems a bit illogical on both sides. 1. Your suggesting most BJJ gyms will murder you if you question their skill or integrity. That is insanely absurd. Maybe they might teach you a painful lesson, maybe they might just humble you gently and politely. Who knows, The chance of them murdering you is very unlikely. 2. The odds of a blue belt questioning an actual legit instructor would be very unlikely to begin with. Sorry my robotic logical brain does not understand these emotional responses. lol

Got any mirror links for this? YT has blocked it in Finland.

As the 2. degree blackbelt uploaded that vids publicly for everybody on his social media, I felt free to ask what they are training there and who promoted mr. Rogers to coral belt. I suppose though it will surely be deleted soon.