Why do they put their entire life history in their profile, starting from when they were born, and elaborate on every little detail to the extent that it almost resembles a cookbook recipe? It makes me laugh because what you put into words doesn't verify your belt, let alone your knowledge in Jiu-Jitsu. I believe it's more about inflating your ego and trying to make others seem inferior for not composing their history in such a manner. In my opinion, showcasing a verifiable lineage, along with some photos of your certificates and promotions, would suffice for your credibility. Being registered with IBJJF would be a plus.

It is not an important point for me. Long or short history doesn‘t matter for credibility. Everyone who is interested can read, nobody must do so. Certificates do not push credibility even more than a long history. I have seen tons of fake certificates during the last years (not especially on this board). Registered with IBJJF means nothing at all to me. -That is just money talks. In the end there is no safe checking system on this planet. Truth is simply on the mats and will ever be!

You are free to make your profile as you want it to be... it's the same about instructions videos sometimes you see guys speaking for like ten minutes to explain some dumb stuff, they like earing their own voice😆 Long history can help to understand better the guys journey but at the end... Who care's ? Few photos can make yhe difference.

Why do they put their entire life history in their profile, starting from when they were born, and elaborate on every little detail to the extent that it almost resembles a cookbook recipe?

Rob put that he has a wife in his bio, show off.

Who is 'they'? I'm not sure I've come across one of these profiles yet.

ather than self-proclaimed achievements. On the mat isFor me, authenticity lies in actions r where true c By the way, on a related note, I have to admit I have a strong aversion to individuals with ostentatious egos. It's just something about the arrogance that doesn't sit well with me.'

Playing devil/cookbook author advocate: Something that in one culture is considered arrogant in the other will be seen as being direct, to the point and viewed as positive. Supposedly similar cultures can have very striking differences. Being born and raised in Poland and living most of my adult life in the UK, I've experienced this more than once. On the matter of ego, as much as I can guess where you are coming from, it's hard to judge without meeting someone in person. Please give the cookbook author/authors another chance.

Rob put that he has a wife in his bio, show off.

Why do they put their entire life history in their profile, starting from when they were born, and elaborate on every little detail to the extent that it almost resembles a cookbook recipe? It makes me laugh because what you put into words doesn't verify your belt, let alone your knowledge in Jiu-Jitsu. I believe it's more about inflating your ego and trying to make others seem inferior for not composing their history in such a manner. In my opinion, showcasing a verifiable lineage, along with some photos of your certificates and promotions, would suffice for your credibility. Being registered with IBJJF would be a plus.

If it's martial arts based, it then goes to point out the dedication to the martial arts in general. It can give a big picture view of a person total history that put them on the jiu-jitsu journey. In my opinion it's not about EGO. On here everyone has the freedom to setup their Profile that suits them. My stance on it is if you don't like it don't read it, but to shit on others for setting up there profile with a log description say more about the individual complaining about it, than the individual that sets up there own Profile the way they want.

Let me think. Who could it be? Who has upset the most of the beltcheker users? 🤔

For me, authenticity lies in actions rather than self-proclaimed achievements. On the mat is where true credibility is tested, where actions speak louder than ego-driven claims. By the way, on a related note, I have to admit I have a strong aversion to individuals with ostentatious egos. It's just something about the arrogance that doesn't sit well with me.'

just my opinion...but 'On the mat is where true credibility is tested' is very short sided. what happens when you age, become permanently disabled, can no longer roll, or can only roll with positional sparing because you spent a lifetime doing BJJ, and your body is just broke. Authenticity has nothing to do with the 'end' or present-day mat ability. it has to do with your journey, and how you use that journey to develop others, train others to evolve. I don't expect a 90-year-old red belt to hold his / her own on the mat. but knowing their story beings a ton of credibility to themselves and their character. i really hope we can evolve in this martial art and stop applying credibility to 'the mat' its archaic, short sided, and probably contributes to injury as people age.

I just imagine the scene of a ninety years redbelt getting choke to the death by a twenty years Black belt who test his legitemacy.... i must say that i laugh like a retarded for a few second imagine it.... But more seriously, after long time on the mat, normaly you have nothing to proove.

More detail is good. After all, this site is supposed to be about verifying rank: I'd prefer to have too much info in order to do that, rather than too little.

I don't see anything wrong with somebody giving me more information, especially on a site where people are being encouraged to write about themselves. It's not like anyone is being forced to read it. You can always just scroll past if you're not interested in what somebody has written.

I don't see anything wrong with somebody giving me more information, especially on a site where people are being encouraged to write about themselves. It's not like anyone is being forced to read it. You can always just scroll past if you're not interested in what somebody has written.

I don’t like when people smile in photos, BJJ is serious business. Everyone should double grab their belts and look angry

I don’t like when people smile in photos, BJJ is serious business. Everyone should double grab their belts and look angry

Nope not me

Well, I have to think again about the fact that I gave You my 100 pts. ….🫣

I don’t like when people smile in photos, BJJ is serious business. Everyone should double grab their belts and look angry