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	Welcome to Beltchecker 2.0 "FINALLY!!! I started January 2024 with this redesign and rebuild of Beltchecker, so I hope you li..." 2,499 views • 95 replies 3 week(s) ago: "You can already write that as free text in the "Promoted by" field, but even though I like the idea of being able to tag more than one promo..."	3 week(s) ago: "You can already write tha..."	1 month(s) ago 2,499 views 95 replies
	How is this an alternative to IBJJF? "I am supportive of belt checker. I am not a fan of the IBJJF and think we need an alternative, which..." 173,837 views • 198 replies 1 year(s) ago: "Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Presumably, the students would be more likely to join/fill out the profile if the invite originated from their ..."	1 year(s) ago: "Yeah, that's what I ..."	5 year(s) ago 173,837 views 198 replies
	If you want you profile to be voted on "I frequently go through profiles. With that being said here is my advice if you're not getting ..." 101,711 views • 162 replies 2 year(s) ago: "Hold my beer"	2 year(s) ago: "Hold my beer"	5 year(s) ago 101,711 views 162 replies
	Judo Cross Training Rant 🥋 "After my recent move for work, I’m still undergoing my search for a new school or gym that I like ..." 238 views • 12 replies 15 hour(s) ago: "Like I said...."	15 hour(s) ago: "Like I said...."	3 week(s) ago 238 views 12 replies
	Anybody rolling with hip replacements? "After dealing with declining hip mobility for a long time it's finally gotten to the point that..." 760 views • 47 replies 2 day(s) ago: "I think it's a combination of things. First is strength in the surgical leg. It's just not there. Second is that there is a disconnect be..."	2 day(s) ago: "I think it's a combi..."	1 year(s) ago 760 views 47 replies
	Charging a visitor and asking them to teach? "What are your thoughts on this situation. For context: I travel and move around a lot for wo..." 491 views • 29 replies 2 day(s) ago: "Charging drop-in visitors is a money grab. I understand it if it's a more regular visitor though. But I wouldn't charge the if they thaught ..."	2 day(s) ago: "Charging drop-in visitors..."	3 week(s) ago 491 views 29 replies
	Time in hours for each belt "I understand bels are given due to skills proficiency. That being said, the average time can be esti..." 344 views • 11 replies 2 day(s) ago: "People grow on different levels, so time spend at a belt is just one pillar in our academy, but its roughly 300 sessions (we offer 1 hour and 1,5 hour..."	2 day(s) ago: "People grow on different ..."	2 week(s) ago 344 views 11 replies
	Looking for IBJJF sign off to compete "Long story short, want to compete at some upcoming comps and need someone to sign off on my black be..." 191 views • 4 replies 3 day(s) ago: "It's a bit of both. Falling out, and the promoting instructor is not recognized as the right rank from Ibjjf to do so anyway. Robson would be the..."	3 day(s) ago: "It's a bit of both. ..."	1 week(s) ago 191 views 4 replies
	More Than Just Water! The Importance of Isotonic Drinks in Endurance Sport! "Drinking an isotonic drink is important during physical efforts lasting longer than one hour, becaus..." 61 views • 0 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Drinking an isotonic drink is important during physical efforts lasting longer than one hour, because your body loses a significant amount of fluid, e..."		1 week(s) ago 61 views 0 replies
	BJJ GYM RED FLAGS !!! "Curious to know What to look for in a BJJ School ? What to avoid ? Let's list the Red fl..." 5,727 views • 170 replies 1 week(s) ago: "The opposite of a culture and training you can relax in, I reason. Everyone has written many good details here – but in general, I think it’s a lo..."	1 week(s) ago: "The opposite of a culture..."	5 month(s) ago 5,727 views 170 replies
	The Judo Thread "Since Judochecker is dead, I am starting this thread as a place where judoka can post our random Jud..." 949 views • 51 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Is there any horizon to reactivate judochecker?! It´s offline for a loooong time by now..."	1 week(s) ago: "Is there any horizon to r..."	1 year(s) ago 949 views 51 replies
	The search for the holy Gi! "During my short bjj journey I have tried three different brands and models but none of them makes me..." 1,491 views • 71 replies 2 week(s) ago: "My company is preparing to do just this. You will be able to buy Gi top or pants individually. I have seen some larger companies offering this already..."	2 week(s) ago: "My company is preparing t..."	10 month(s) ago 1,491 views 71 replies
	Find an Open Mat .com "Hello all, just wanted to share a website I saw on the BJJ Globetrotters facebook group. www.find..." 112 views • 2 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Nice to be able to browse but it's always easy to browse local clubs when travelling and contact the ones close to you and ask if you can come an..."	2 week(s) ago: "Nice to be able to browse..."	2 week(s) ago 112 views 2 replies
	Disc Herniations "I recently herniated a disc. I know it's a fairly common injury so I wanted to hear recover sto..." 488 views • 25 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Good luck!"	2 week(s) ago: "Good luck!"	2 year(s) ago 488 views 25 replies
	Shoulder replacement surgery. "Friends, I am 43 year old black belt and compete a few times a year. But I need a full shoulder r..." 851 views • 56 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Zero times. I didn't say he was smart. 🤣🤣🤣"	2 week(s) ago: "Zero times. I didn't..."	5 month(s) ago 851 views 56 replies
	Brainstorming about reporting and preventing sexual assault/abuse within BJJ community "Hello everyone! Hope u r all doing great and kicking your bjj skills to another level. I want to..." 3,649 views • 88 replies 2 week(s) ago: "The United States follows a similar approach for children and child sex cases. For adult accusers, it depends on the State regarding transparency of ..."	2 week(s) ago: "The United States follows..."	1 year(s) ago 3,649 views 88 replies
	Needing some verification votes on my blue belt. "Like the title says, I got promoted to blue. I have lineage and photos on my profile. Thanks in adva..." 79 views • 1 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Can confirm. She’s my wife."	2 week(s) ago: "Can confirm. She’s my w..."	2 week(s) ago 79 views 1 replies
	ROM, or Range of Motion, plays a critical role in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu "ROM, or Range of Motion, plays a critical role in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several key reasons: 1...." 107 views • 6 replies 3 week(s) ago: "When I was working on my master’s degree in this subject, this analogy really helped me understand the difference between static and active stretchi..."	3 week(s) ago: "When I was working on my ..."	3 week(s) ago 107 views 6 replies
	Academy’s private forum? "After your update I can’t find our academy’s private forum. Is it still there? How do I navigate..." 108 views • 1 replies 3 week(s) ago: "That feature was removed because it was basically not used at all, sorry."	3 week(s) ago: "That feature was removed ..."	4 week(s) ago 108 views 1 replies
	Who graduated you ? "Hi everyone, Just a post to talk about something that appears special for me. I saw profiles fro..." 196 views • 5 replies 4 week(s) ago: "This site fully facilitates acceptance of alternative promotion criteria. If people agree that belts should be given by skill or competition results (..."	4 week(s) ago: "This site fully facilitat..."	1 month(s) ago 196 views 5 replies
	Dates for stripes now supported "It is now possible to add dates for each of the stripes on your belt records. This will not trigger ..." 4,946 views • 15 replies 1 month(s) ago: "Definitely are"	1 month(s) ago: "Definitely are"	1 year(s) ago 4,946 views 15 replies
	Calling All Referees! Share Your Experiences and Insights "Hi everyone, I’m excited to connect with fellow referees on this forum and hear about your expe..." 333 views • 10 replies 1 month(s) ago: "Just seeing this so sorry i'm late to the party :) I helped start MMA in Vermont back in 2006 and was the first matchmaker in the state, so i..."	1 month(s) ago: "Just seeing this so sorry..."	3 month(s) ago 333 views 10 replies
	stripes on black belt " Hey. I am a black belt, an active trainer and competitor. My experience in BJJ is about 20 years. ..." 934 views • 20 replies 1 month(s) ago: "I read that as "I've got gray hairs on my arthritis" my brain was like wow even his arthritis is old!"	1 month(s) ago: "I read that as "I�..."	3 month(s) ago 934 views 20 replies
	FULL KNEE REPLACEMENT "History first; Back in 1992 while doing some nonsense we tend to do as teens, I was a passenger..." 288 views • 19 replies 1 month(s) ago: "From my past surgeries and speaking with the surgeon, it won't improve in that area and i knew this going into the surgery. I'll adapt like ..."	1 month(s) ago: "From my past surgeries an..."	3 month(s) ago 288 views 19 replies
	IBJJF belt changes - when was non promoting BB:s "signing off" introduced and <BB promoting instructors no longer accepted for blue/purple? "I'm curious when IBJJF stopped requiring the actual promoting instructor to acknowledge a black..." 438 views • 8 replies 1 month(s) ago: "I think we may still be valuable to give advice. And to pay for things. :) But, it is important to let the new generations shine. I am now deaf in ..."	1 month(s) ago: "I think we may still be v..."	3 month(s) ago 438 views 8 replies
	Question for Trans/Non-Binary Athletes "Please respond to this message only if you are trans/non-binary and train BJJ. Thank you! Q: If ..." 572 views • 14 replies 1 month(s) ago: "Maybe we did, and you just don't know?"	1 month(s) ago: "Maybe we did, and you jus..."	3 month(s) ago 572 views 14 replies
	Dying a Gi "Has anyone here tried to dye one of your gis? I’m wanting to take some of my white gis and dye the..." 311 views • 10 replies 1 month(s) ago: "Another vote for Dylon. My bright orange one has been years and still vibrant as ever. Note, if the trousers are a different material (i.e. ripstop it..."	1 month(s) ago: "Another vote for Dylon. M..."	3 month(s) ago 311 views 10 replies
	Grading philosophy "Hey BJJ community, I’ve been playing around with the idea of building a Jiu-Jitsu syllabus—no..." 637 views • 16 replies 1 month(s) ago: "This. Is. Flawless"	1 month(s) ago: "This. Is. Flawless"	2 month(s) ago 637 views 16 replies
	Looking for Beltchecker volunteers "We believe the new Beltchecker has a lot of potential and it would be great to involve some more vol..." 227 views • 1 replies 1 month(s) ago: "Email sent!"	1 month(s) ago: "Email sent!"	1 month(s) ago 227 views 1 replies
	Do you wear a Mouthguard? "Yes? No? Why? Have you ever had a dental accident? If you have... Tell me all about it!!! Do you ..." 784 views • 48 replies 1 month(s) ago: "I’ve tried wearing a mouthpiece but in recent years have stopped .. even the thinest feels restrictive. And now that I have braces on ,you would thi..."	1 month(s) ago: "I’ve tried wearing a mo..."	3 month(s) ago 784 views 48 replies

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