Got my blue belt after over 3 years of training

"A common custom on promotion is running the gauntlet which is said to have originated in Brazil. The student is hit on their bare back with belts —once by each of their fellow practitioners — as they walk or run past."

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[JohnnyBoyCali]

@XDisciple BJJ guys have a habit of saying they invented everything. Its not just "Running the Gauntlet" but ground fighting tiself. The BJJ guys never mention catch wrestling, sambo or other ground fighting systems that have been around for longer than BJJ.

[buffalorifle]

I just got my blue belt yesterday ive been training 4for 2 and half years

[darkvictoryy]

What some people don't understand is the time frame you get your belt is relevant to the frequency of classes you attend per week. So if you go every day you can maybe (depending on the school) get a blue belt in under a year. But if you go only once or twice a week it'll take a while. If you're some kid who lives at homes and just goes to high-school then by all means...definitely go every chance you can get before life gets more hectic with work, wife,kids, house projects ect...

[carlsongracieteam]

@shanesdaddy82 yeah most legit schools that arent mcdojo's do not promote to blue belt til at least 2-3 years of experience. the guys with this kind of experience are often the ones who win the worlds at the blue belt level.

[Boltz87]

Whats wrong with it? I'll have mine soon after 3 years and 3 months. All nogi just now picked the gi up in the last month. Maybe he trained then had to stop. Maybe he did nogi. You dont know so dont judge.

[XDisciple]

The practice of "Running the Gauntlet" originated long before Brazil even existed on the map. And no, it was not used for BJJ belt promotion either. It is strange, to say the least, that this practice was adopted by BJJ schools.

[eemilien]

3 years ?!?!

[roasticle]

marry me!