They have an 'expert' division though, right? I assume he may have meant that. Or maybe he meant a different grappling tournament and got mixed up. Who knows. (I try to give people the benefit of the doubt.) Either way, winning a grappling tournament once doesn't make you some kind of BJJ prodigy who deserves rapid advancement to 2nd degree black.

I would easily give benefit of the doubt if there weren't so many other inconsistencies... at a certain point it's a pattern. He's using it as a reason to not have to compete same as Lasu is claiming he doesn't have to roll. It's all to keep their BS jiu jitsu safe from reality

I agree with you. I was sued for defamation by crackpots years ago, and it was a headache even though they lost badly, so I tend to be cautious with what I say online now, especially in being critical of someone's business or livelihood. Look up Alvin Ang and UFC Singapore for a recent example of someone being sued for defamation for calling out a questionable belt. That's why I tend to hold back a bit before saying, 'Yup. He's lying.' But I agree we are seeing a pattern here.

Well the inconsistencies are many here. The first promotion of brownbelt to blackbelt 2nd degree. Video of him in a Machado gi, with blackbelt 2nd degree 2017. 2020 posted a picture of him with 7th degree on his Blackbelt. Jumping 5 degrees in 3 years. Then deleted said picture when it caused controversy, if you have nothing to hide why delete picture. Then claims association to Edmilson Alves, but no mention anywhere on web of said association. And not one mention of who promoted him to blackbelt. And I can guarantee 99.99999 % of blackbelts are proud of their blackbelts and gladly show their lineage (their history of how they got to blackbelt) IE: who promoted them. Too many inconsistencies to overlook.

Well the inconsistencies are many here. The first promotion of brownbelt to blackbelt 2nd degree. Video of him in a Machado gi, with blackbelt 2nd degree 2017. 2020 posted a picture of him with 7th degree on his Blackbelt. Jumping 5 degrees in 3 years. Then deleted said picture when it caused controversy, if you have nothing to hide why delete picture. Then claims association to Edmilson Alves, but no mention anywhere on web of said association. And not one mention of who promoted him to blackbelt. And I can guarantee 99.99999 % of blackbelts are proud of their blackbelts and gladly show their lineage (their history of how they got to blackbelt) IE: who promoted them. Too many inconsistencies to overlook.

Yea I agree. I've never seen a legit black belt who is not proud of their lineage

Well the inconsistencies are many here. The first promotion of brownbelt to blackbelt 2nd degree. Video of him in a Machado gi, with blackbelt 2nd degree 2017. 2020 posted a picture of him with 7th degree on his Blackbelt. Jumping 5 degrees in 3 years. Then deleted said picture when it caused controversy, if you have nothing to hide why delete picture. Then claims association to Edmilson Alves, but no mention anywhere on web of said association. Not even Edmilson Alves welcoming this guy to the association. And not one mention of who promoted him to blackbelt. And I can guarantee 99.99999 % of blackbelts are proud of their blackbelts and gladly show their lineage (their history of how they got to blackbelt even if the trained at multiple gyms) IE: who promoted them. Too many inconsistencies to overlook.

" Le Fuckery"

Fuckery = afoot.

When I read that I had to stick my pinkies out for some reason. LOL

Where do these people come from ? The renowned is interesting I did a google search on his name and BJJ and less than 2 full pages come up most about a student he promoted. Hell there are Blue Belts that more history would come up

Wtf did I just read. I just rabbit holed the hole thread. Dudes shenanigans reminds me of the bullshit I saw going down in karate back in my 20's lmfao.

@mcdojolife on Instagram specializes in outing these folks and is a hoot to follow!

Was only a matter of time before it found its way to jiu jitsu

Late to post, though I don't train at JJ Machados anymore I've never see Lasu before.

Welcome to BeltChecker Kevin Bankens! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

Welcome to BeltChecker Kevin Bankens! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

lol, without any research or going through this thread, Lasu Rogers has to be fake based on: (1) Does not know how to tie his belt. (2) Wears a hoodie under his gi. (3) Has socks on with his gi.

made me choke on my coffee! Lol

He's here ?!