Hi everyone, hope we are all doing good and staying well! I know this topic has been beaten to death but I wanted to reach out to see if there may be a solution. I’m a two stripe blue belt and train at a small academy. My Professor is a two stripe Gracie Barra black belt under the late Professor Ulpiano Malachias. I’m actually wanting to become a paying member to the IBJJF so I could compete in future tournaments. However, my Professor hasn’t renewed his membership in a long time and has no plans to. I’m sure he could’ve gotten Ulpiano to help but that’s not an option anymore. Professor Draculino goes there from time to time but don’t think he has that kind of relationship with him. Is there any advice you guys/gals could offer?
Thanks