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IBJJF bans Globetrotters
6 year(s) ago • 20207 views • 124 replies
CPBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
The same Hywel Teague that took multiple thousands of dollars in donations for a hyped documentary that never happened? That Hywel Teague? He's the least credible source on anything having to do with integrity...
ANBrown beltVerified
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
This verification system is greatly AWESOME!!! How do I register my school?
Academy profiles can be claimed once there are minimum 5 verified, colored belt profiles registered with it :)
JJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
They don't even follow their own rules.
I applied to renew just to see what would happen. As your not suppose to be given the option to pay unless approved and they just approved it to where I can now pay while still using your name that is no longer accessible if you try to make a new membership. lol
I am not paying of course unless you want me to see what happens if I do.
I applied to renew just to see what would happen. As your not suppose to be given the option to pay unless approved and they just approved it to where I can now pay while still using your name that is no longer accessible if you try to make a new membership. lol
I am not paying of course unless you want me to see what happens if I do.
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JJBlack beltVerified
JJBlack beltVerified
WJBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Other part showing approval lol
You might find now that your current membership is invalid until you pay again. If you try and sign up for any comps it wont let you.
JJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
It let me register for a tournament in May, I haven't paid for that yet though, but it did let me "sign up" pending payment but that would still be on the "old" membership not a renewal.
I can go ahead and try to pay for the renewal and see what happens?
I can go ahead and try to pay for the renewal and see what happens?
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JJBlack beltVerified
JNPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I was recently kick out of my own affiliation because my coach impose a monthly coaching tax as i was coaching in a small gym in my country and i refuse it , being tired of politics i found bjj globetrotters members who are like minded . Regardless the ban i will still be with bjj globetrotters
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JJBlack beltVerified
JJBlack beltVerified
JGPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
The suspension is still bullshit. That email does nothing to change that, but at least you guys with upcoming events are covered.
I hope you guys have plenty of Globetrotters swag on when you show up to these events.
I hope you guys have plenty of Globetrotters swag on when you show up to these events.
RRBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
You know what..... I'm going to need a BJJ Globetrotters patch for my Gi, and I'll wear it to every IBJJF event I participate in. It really is ridiculous how they are handling this, and every athlete should wear that patch in solidarity (just my opinion).
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
You know what..... I'm going to need a BJJ Globetrotters patch for my Gi, and I'll wear it to every IBJJF event I participate in. It really is ridiculous how they are handling this, and every athlete should wear that patch in solidarity (just my opinion).
Damn right! I have never managed to sew a single patch on my gis so far, but shall do this as well.
Better just not leave the match result to the referee decision afterwards. :D
Better just not leave the match result to the referee decision afterwards. :D
JJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Damn right! I have never managed to sew a single patch on my gis so far, but shall do this as well. Better just not leave the match result to the referee decision afterwards. :D
I've lost a few 0-0 ref decisions that I thought I should have won. Completely my fault.
But I have only ever lost 1 match that I thought I should of won on points...and that was my only IBJJF match that I lost last year. I had 2 sweeps, a guard pass, a knee on belly (May or may not of been a scoring knee on belly) and held side control and still had 0 points at the end of the match and I lost.
I was wearing my Globetrotter Gi then and didn't even think anything about it until now. And ive had over 100 matches I know exactly how the point system works. Something was weird. I wish I had it on video. Still my fault for not getting a submission...just was the only time I have ever felt slightly angry at a competition result. Strangely I normally smile and an happy for my opponent when I lose and I normally frown and don't celebrate in any way ever when I win. This was the only match I've ever had where I was not smiling after a loss and my opponent even seemed confused that he won.
But I have only ever lost 1 match that I thought I should of won on points...and that was my only IBJJF match that I lost last year. I had 2 sweeps, a guard pass, a knee on belly (May or may not of been a scoring knee on belly) and held side control and still had 0 points at the end of the match and I lost.
I was wearing my Globetrotter Gi then and didn't even think anything about it until now. And ive had over 100 matches I know exactly how the point system works. Something was weird. I wish I had it on video. Still my fault for not getting a submission...just was the only time I have ever felt slightly angry at a competition result. Strangely I normally smile and an happy for my opponent when I lose and I normally frown and don't celebrate in any way ever when I win. This was the only match I've ever had where I was not smiling after a loss and my opponent even seemed confused that he won.
AÅBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm seeing a correlation between the increase of users on Belt checker and the decrease in IBJJFs facebook score, so it's obviously Belt checkers fault (No sarcasm what so ever... :p)
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ORBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
This is not to justify IBJJF's cancelling GT membership abruptly with no discussion, which was a very unprofessional move.
This is just a side note.
One thing that's a bit overlooked here is that tournament organizers like IBJJF have to at least try to minimize sandbagging.
Having the person's black belt coach verify their belt level every year minimizes sandbagging somewhat, because the coach would need to be complicit with the sandbagger and verify a lower level. Granted, that still might happen, but at least it puts some barriers in place.
One could argue that Globetrotters' verification system did not have those barriers, and should have been adjusted to put in place something of the sort. (Unless there were already some barriers that I do not know of).
This is just a side note.
One thing that's a bit overlooked here is that tournament organizers like IBJJF have to at least try to minimize sandbagging.
Having the person's black belt coach verify their belt level every year minimizes sandbagging somewhat, because the coach would need to be complicit with the sandbagger and verify a lower level. Granted, that still might happen, but at least it puts some barriers in place.
One could argue that Globetrotters' verification system did not have those barriers, and should have been adjusted to put in place something of the sort. (Unless there were already some barriers that I do not know of).
JJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
This is not to justify IBJJF's cancelling GT membership abruptly with no discussion, which was a very unprofessional move. This is just a side note. One thing that's a bit overlooked here is that tournament organizers like IBJJF have to at least try to minimize sandbagging. Having the person's black belt coach verify their belt level every year minimizes sandbagging somewhat, because the coach would need to be complicit with the sandbagger and verify a lower level. Granted, that still might happen, but at least it puts some barriers in place. One could argue that Globetrotters' verification system did not have those barriers, and should have been adjusted to put in place something of the sort. (Unless there were already some barriers that I do not know of).
At the same time...I wish these tournament companies would allow people to compete up at least one belt level in the GI if they want, hardly any of them do. Newbreed does which is awesome so I mostly compete there because of that.
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
One thing that's a bit overlooked here is that tournament organizers like IBJJF have to at least try to minimize sandbagging. Having the person's black belt coach verify their belt level every year minimizes sandbagging somewhat, because the coach would need to be complicit with the sandbagger and verify a lower level. Granted, that still might happen, but at least it puts some barriers in place. One could argue that Globetrotters' verification system did not have those barriers, and should have been adjusted to put in place something of the sort. (Unless there were already some barriers that I do not know of).
This would assume, though, that people who compete for BJJ Globetrotters in general don't have any instructor to promote them (very uncommon). This is not the same as not having an instructor who can sign IBJJF forms for whatever reason (very common) :)
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JPBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
This would assume, though, that people who compete for BJJ Globetrotters in general don't have any instructor to promote them (very uncommon). This is not the same as not having an instructor who can sign IBJJF forms for whatever reason (very common) :)
My instructor is a 3rd degree, but not IBJJF registered. I'd like to register, but I've had no luck finding a black belt of sufficient rank to help me out. Sometimes when schools leave an association, there are some hurt feelings. I know several other people in the same position. I think that's a way more common situation than a member not having an instructor at all. It just seems like the IBJJF has lopped off a large number of competitors who are willing to pay them for tournament and registration fees.
DBBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
The current system encourages sandbagging rather than discouraging it. By limiting someone's rank to what's been signed off on you limit them to have to compete at a given rank until they get promoted. Set reasonable maximums, like limiting someone to medaling at 2 Pans/Worlds at a given belt if the concern is sandbagging.
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
The best thing for the sport (SPORT) would be if experience brackets (aka belts) was based on qualification through results. Just like divisions in any other sport. Imagine if who played in what league in any other sport was based on the coaches subjectively deciding it for each player lol :D
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JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
How is the Timmy-saga going? Any chance of being redeemed?
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
How is the Timmy-saga going? Any chance of being redeemed?
I actually got a reply from them. They said they would get together and discuss things once the pandemic has calmed down. So let's see.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I actually got a reply from them. They said they would get together and discuss things once the pandemic has calmed down. So let's see.
Interesting! I expected them to just blank you indefinitely, so that's at least some progress. Not that I give a crap about IBJJF competition, but I've noticed [a few people]() on reddit have been looking for an affiliation for which BJJ Globetrotter would be perfect....buuuuut they are dead set on IBJJF competing unfortunately: https://old.reddit.com/r/[...]n_in_need/
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Interesting! I expected them to just blank you indefinitely, so that's at least some progress.
I don't know, I expect that if you talk to people like a grown up, then they'll reply to you like that. So I assume I can have a constructive conversation with them once they're back on track.
