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tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
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 Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject: BJJ Black Belt |
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Some of you have seen this on Facebook, but for those that haven't I wanted to pass on that I was awarded my BJJ Black Belt last Saturday after a seminar that my coach ran.
Even though I've ranked in other arts, this one was particularly special to me. The duration of training, the hours, the times I'd wanted to take it up all factor in to how I view this promotion vs. others.
I've had some great coaches and training partner that have made this happen, including some of the people that lurk around here (GS, MP, and occassioanlly LP.)
Thanks to everyone for that.
This has been a journy that started no gi for me in 2006. I then moved to gi and went entierly BJJ in 2009. I've been doing it primarily since. However, my desire to be a good grappler goes back to UFC 1 when I, and everyone else of my age, watched Royce Gracie introduce it to the world. After that I got into Shootfighting in the mid 90's to fill the void until I finally had the opportunity, time, and disposable income (mywife would argue that last one  ) to do BJJ.
It's been a great journey so far and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
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pittbullJudoka
Black Belt
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 1169
Location: Tennessee
Styles: Ryu Kyu Kempo,Wrestling,Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats sir |
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Patrick
KF Administrator
Joined: 01 May 2001
Posts: 28753
Location: Los Angeles, California
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16424
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Congrats, Alex....very well deserved. Feels good, huh?
Not that you've anything to prove to me, I just want to say...you're definitely a black belt that CAN teach; your students are in great hands!!
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Lupin1
Black Belt
Joined: 15 Dec 2009
Posts: 1637
Location: Naples, FL
Styles: Isshinryu
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow. That's awesome in the full "awe" sense of the word. I have a ton of respect for BJJ black blacks. The sheer amount of training that goes it to it makes it such a unique accomplishment. Way to go! |
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Nidan Melbourne
KF Sempai
Joined: 21 Aug 2013
Posts: 2358
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Styles: Goju-Ryu, BJJ, Balintawak Arnis
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats Tallgeese |
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jaypo
Purple Belt
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Posts: 520
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu
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Congrats! I know only 1 BJJ black belt and a bunch of other brown and blue belts, and I know their skill level. Never having trained in BJJ but seeing their skill level at a lower belt shows me that to obtain a black belt in BJJ, your skill level must be amazing.
So congrats on your awesome accomplishment!
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wagnerk
Purple Belt
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Posts: 576
Location: UK
Styles: TSD, Karate & Kickboxing
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Congrats mate, excellent news 
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DWx
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 6455
Location: UK
Styles: Tae Kwon Do & Yang family Tai Chi
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Congratulations Alex
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