What was the deal with some of the Lloyd Irvin guys? 2 of his students had sexually assaulted a young woman in a parking lot? Pretty sure they weren't black belts, but still decent grapplers. I remember there being a whole thing about that gym, the teachers and some of the students. Lloyd has had some unwanted publicity at times. I recall Keenan leaving the team around that time. This is just off my foggy memory... Holy shit time flies!

That's good. I guess he still has students because he can be seen around MMA fights. Pretty sure I saw him in the background of an ADCC scene on a recent jiu-jitsu documentary.

That's good. I guess he still has students because he can be seen around MMA fights. Pretty sure I saw him in the background of an ADCC scene on a recent jiu-jitsu documentary.

I remember Marcus 'Conan' Silveira got busted w/ drugs a while back. Apparently his brother Marcelo and thirteen other people were accused of being part of a drug smuggling ring that was responsible for bringing in over a million ecstasy pills. I don't think he did much prison time for it, though.

Let's face in in reality all a Black belt means is we may be better than someone else at BJJ. Honestly Martial Arts and combat sports gives you tools to apply to your life but it does not fix your inherent flaws. It is like anything else you have to use them to be a better person. You can be a black belt but still a lowlife

Apparently there are rape charges against Rafael 'Barata' Freitas and he is currently being held. https://www.jiujitsutimes[...]h-america/

I have always thought sleeping with a student even if consensual to be inappropriate.

I'm okay with many kinds of criminal pasts (not too rare in the fighting/martial arts world)... one of the things you can't be is a rapist :( A sadly major amount of these cases involve some kind of a sex offence.

Ok I misread the Romolo name (my glasses are upstairs) I thought it said Romulo Barral. Oops my bad...lol I could never remain tied to let alone promote anyone who has been guilty of any of these offenses.

Absolutely shameful response by Rickson, in my opinion: https://www.jiujitsutimes[...]isconduct/ 'This statement is in regards to my association with David Arnebeck. I take full responsibility for allowing Mr. Arnebeck to continue his membership in the JJGF. Considering the final court ruling that he was permitted full unrestricted normal contact with minors, which declares that Mr. Arnebeck was not to be considered as a danger to minors or to society and that I know him, his wife, his daughter and his work as a Jiu Jitsu instructor for fifteen years, I decided not to impose further penalties on Mr. Arnebeck other than those already given by the court. In doing so, I took the personal position that people who demonstrate the will to change and to pay for past mistakes should not be ostracised and excluded from society. However, as of today, the JJGF is adopting a zero tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct. We believe it is necessary to unequivocally condemn any case of sexual misconduct, and Mr. Arnebeck has been expelled from the JJGF. We encourage any member from the Global Jiu Jitsu community to help us to enforce this policy and communicate any wrongdoing they are aware of. I condemn in the strongest words predatory behavior that takes advantage of others. This type of behavior is intolerable and contrary to my life mission and the mission of the JJGF. I am passionate to empower protectors and self-defense through Jiu Jitsu. Gracie Jiu Jitsu, in its purest form, is a system designed to give the weak tools to protect themselves from the strong. Decades after the art’s birth, the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation still believes in this mission. We believe that Jiu Jitsu should be used to empower individuals, and we do not condone any person, group, or organization who would prey upon the vulnerable. We expect our members and supporters to be the best representatives of Jiu Jitsu, and that means upholding standards of morality, standards of character, and standards of ethics. Individuals who would use Jiu Jitsu to do harm or who would put members of our community at risk are not welcome and will not be tolerated. For those of you who work tirelessly to do good for your students and to represent the best ideals of our art, thank you. We need your work continue.' -Rickson Gracie

This seems like an ok response... At least on paper... What part do you have issue with?

There are some things you cannot come back from and child molestation is high on that list. David Arnebeck was convicted in 2013 but Rickson allowed him to continue teaching kids until 2017. I don't believe in second chances for convicted child molesters. Every single one of them has a BS story about how they aren't guilty but they took the plea deal to get a lighter sentence, it doesn't hold any water with me. I also take issue with hiding behind the court ruling to justify the decision. 'He's legally allowed to teach kids, so it's ok' - no it isn't. People pressured him for years to expel David but he didn't: https://bjj-world.com/gra[...]son-fraud/ Then there's the fact that it's one of three affiliates: David Arnebeck, Scott Naugle and Romolo Barros. Now i'm sure he has a lot of affiliates to deal with so i'm not saying 3 is a high percentage, but I question the judgement he made when it came to his attention, long before that statement was written.

All organizations are different. We grade people based on our own criteria I give promotions based on a combination of knowledge , skill and performance that behaviot doesn't really play into a promotion for me.. That said I teach for free and behavior is a HUGE factor in my decision to teach a person.. I consider my students friends/family and I can't be friends with someone who I do nor respect.. If I would not invite you to my house I will not teach you.. You training with me and you represent both my teaching one and off the mat.. I have thrown people out for behavior on the internet I would never knowingly associate with someone who preys on women or children as in my opinion they are the lowest form of human life

All organizations are different. We grade people based on our own criteria I give promotions based on a combination of knowledge , skill and performance that behaviot doesn't really play into a promotion for me.. That said I teach for free and behavior is a HUGE factor in my decision to teach a person.. I consider my students friends/family and I can't be friends with someone who I do nor respect.. If I would not invite you to my house I will not teach you.. You training with me and you represent both my teaching one and off the mat.. I have thrown people out for behavior on the internet I would never knowingly associate with someone who preys on women or children as in my opinion they are the lowest form of human life

Jackson Sousa https://amp.reddit.com/r/[...]n_germany/