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	How is this an alternative to IBJJF? "I am supportive of belt checker. I am not a fan of the IBJJF and think we need an alternative, which..." 200,576 views • 204 replies 6 day(s) ago: "In Brazil we have a lot of different federations. That one is really easy to talk, they answer fast, if you have proof of your current rank, they giv..."	6 day(s) ago: "In Brazil we have a lot o..."	5 year(s) ago 200,576 views 204 replies
	Welcome to Beltchecker 2.0 "FINALLY!!! I started January 2024 with this redesign and rebuild of Beltchecker, so I hope you li..." 6,910 views • 110 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Would it be possible to add an option where the training data is public, but the associated notes are private?"	2 week(s) ago: "Would it be possible to a..."	9 month(s) ago 6,910 views 110 replies
	If you want you profile to be voted on "I frequently go through profiles. With that being said here is my advice if you're not getting ..." 124,999 views • 162 replies 3 year(s) ago: "Hold my beer"	3 year(s) ago: "Hold my beer"	5 year(s) ago 124,999 views 162 replies
	Eczema & Grappling "For the first time in my life (in my 40's here) I've developed eczema which is a constant ..." 7 views • 1 replies 15 minute(s) ago: "Grappling doesn’t cause eczema, but it’s definitely one of the most eczema‑unfriendly environments you can train in. The heat, sweat, friction, ..."	15 minute(s) ago: "Grappling doesn’t cause..."	3 hour(s) ago 7 views 1 replies
	Inconsistency in verification requirements for black belt promotions "I've been reading through the FAQ and I think I've found a significant loophole in your ve..." 1,815 views • 33 replies 32 minute(s) ago: "Some simple solutions you might find less “toxic”. 1. Come to the realization that outside of centralized testing, there will always be an arbi..."	32 minute(s) ago: "Some simple solutions you..."	2 month(s) ago 1,815 views 33 replies
	BJJ and Christian Discipleship "I am interested in what other believers think about the parallelism between BJJ and discipleship. Or..." 2,051 views • 96 replies 9 hour(s) ago: "I prefer a Round Table. Peers, who, Although they do not agree on many things, Agree on such important things, The first being, Wholesale slaught..."	9 hour(s) ago: "I prefer a Round Table. ..."	3 week(s) ago 2,051 views 96 replies
	Validating non-BJJ belts? (mma, sambo, hayastan, luta livre) "People of Beltchecker, We've debated this issue when it comes to Luta Livre. I believe ..." 4,515 views • 159 replies 1 day(s) ago: "I want to clarify one thing I did NOT say they were not revenge votes. In an act of revenge they decided to use an issue in your rank history to di..."	1 day(s) ago: "I want to clarify one thi..."	5 year(s) ago 4,515 views 159 replies
	Rolling with DDD "I’ve been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (C3 to C6). I’m now waiting on an MRI to figu..." 145 views • 9 replies 5 day(s) ago: "When the surgeon and I spoke it sounded like my two options were cervical discectomy and fusion OR option two was arthroplasty where they put an artif..."	5 day(s) ago: "When the surgeon and I sp..."	1 week(s) ago 145 views 9 replies
	Question: My Professor promoted me to 1st degree a year ahead "So my professor came to my country from Brazil and promoted me to 1st degree a year ahead. I had no ..." 772 views • 9 replies 5 day(s) ago: "His professor that gave him the degree is a fifth degree blackbelt if I’m correct."	5 day(s) ago: "His professor that gave h..."	1 month(s) ago 772 views 9 replies
	Why did YOU leave your gym or why are you gymless? "Moving or relocating is a "normal", but sometimes we make the choice to leave a gym. I ..." 555 views • 20 replies 5 day(s) ago: "After teaching BJJ at our current academy 1997-2005 (plus Karate before that), our karate-sensei (who was head of the academy scheduling) basically to..."	5 day(s) ago: "After teaching BJJ at our..."	5 year(s) ago 555 views 20 replies
	Shoulder replacement surgery. "Friends, I am 43 year old black belt and compete a few times a year. But I need a full shoulder r..." 5,550 views • 148 replies 6 day(s) ago: "Cartwheels… now that is a goal. ❤️"	6 day(s) ago: "Cartwheels… now that is..."	1 year(s) ago 5,550 views 148 replies
	Belt checker app?? "I have been using my application on my android phone and I like it. But I have been telling my stude..." 35 views • 0 replies 6 day(s) ago: "I have been using my application on my android phone and I like it. But I have been telling my students they can use the apps. The other day one of my..."		6 day(s) ago 35 views 0 replies
	Have you ever rolled with real Special Forces guys? "It's something else. They bring a level of intensity and focus that is downright frightening. ..." 2,111 views • 31 replies 6 day(s) ago: "Yep, there's a guy at my gym in his mid 50s we call him spider monkey. Injuries EVERYWHERE from having ZERO chill (and it does not stop him). He ..."	6 day(s) ago: "Yep, there's a guy a..."	5 year(s) ago 2,111 views 31 replies
	CBJJ and IBJFF "Sorry for the noddy question but can anyone explain what the relationship between the CBJJ and IBJJF..." 10,706 views • 22 replies 1 week(s) ago: "The CBJJ and IBJJF are for-profit companies, not government bodies like in Judo. While they don't 'own' Jiu-Jitsu, they play a vital ro..."	1 week(s) ago: "The CBJJ and IBJJF are fo..."	5 year(s) ago 10,706 views 22 replies
	Aruba "Hey - currently in Aruba and would like to train, none of the websites for gyms seem to be working f..." 88 views • 2 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Look for Chris Arends Jiu Jitsu (NS Brotherhood). He is been training a long time and known in the Dutch BJJ scene as well. Ive never been there so I ..."	1 week(s) ago: "Look for Chris Arends Jiu..."	1 week(s) ago 88 views 2 replies
	Need Verification (Promoted to Purple) "Just received my purple belt last night (hooray!), looking for votes to get re-verified again. Thank..." 71 views • 0 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Just received my purple belt last night (hooray!), looking for votes to get re-verified again. Thank you! :)"		1 week(s) ago 71 views 0 replies
	Had to redo my purple belt because I switched schools and now I lost my verification(Doohhhh) "I couldn't find a better way to do this. I was awarded my purple belt at my original school, I..." 118 views • 2 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Got it all sorted. Thank you all so very much!"	1 week(s) ago: "Got it all sorted. Thank..."	1 week(s) ago 118 views 2 replies
	Anybody rolling with hip replacements? "After dealing with declining hip mobility for a long time it's finally gotten to the point that..." 4,874 views • 107 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Been back on the mats regularly the last few weeks. Haven't had any issues with hips other than soreness after training. I was pretty nervous a..."	1 week(s) ago: "Been back on the mats reg..."	1 year(s) ago 4,874 views 107 replies
	Affiliation "Good day all! Me and some friends are opening a new gym in our hometown, we would like to know ab..." 708 views • 8 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Hi everybody ! I'm a new black belt from France ! I would like to know if someone knows a IBJJF Black Belt 2rd degree just to validate my Bla..."	1 week(s) ago: "Hi everybody ! I'..."	4 month(s) ago 708 views 8 replies
	Your favorite belt brand? "I've bought my own belts since purple, for my own reaons that aren't important. At purple ..." 500 views • 15 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Like some others here, I'm particular about my belts being coreless or having as little stuffing possible. Not a fan of the overly thick belts an..."	1 week(s) ago: "Like some others here, I&..."	3 week(s) ago 500 views 15 replies
	My Coral Belt promotion! "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRmcWMVDi-0/?igsh=Z3RiZnNsczM2NnR0 " 1,131 views • 24 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Wow awesome! 👏"	1 week(s) ago: "Wow awesome! 👏"	1 month(s) ago 1,131 views 24 replies
	Gym Owners -What are you doing to recruit new students for 2026? "Always looking for ideas to get new students and retain current ones. I did an attendance challenge ..." 404 views • 8 replies 1 week(s) ago: "@Leslie. I had a similar issue. Decided to make a gi class at 6:30 and no gi at 7:30. Nobody shows up. If I didn’t have a big kids class, I would be..."	1 week(s) ago: "@Leslie. I had a similar ..."	3 week(s) ago 404 views 8 replies
	Validating profile "I am looking for votes to complete my verification. Thank you in advance!" 154 views • 3 replies 1 week(s) ago: "His own claim plus a blog post (not from Daniel Moraes and unclear who even wrote it) isn't first or even second hand confirmation from Daniel. ..."	1 week(s) ago: "His own claim plus a blog..."	1 week(s) ago 154 views 3 replies
	Jiu-Jitsu For Wellness - FLEOA 111 Project Article "For anyone interested in nerdy stuff, the FLEOA 111 Project posted an article diving into evidence c..." 596 views • 3 replies 1 week(s) ago: "Great article! Coincidentally, I wrote an article on a related subject a couple weeks ago: https://www.opensourcebjj.net/post/bjjhappiness"	1 week(s) ago: "Great article! Coincident..."	3 month(s) ago 596 views 3 replies
	BJJ Portugal "Hey guys, I moved to Portugal last year and have since established a new club, Sagres Jiu Jitsu! W..." 99 views • 0 replies 2 week(s) ago: "Hey guys, I moved to Portugal last year and have since established a new club, Sagres Jiu Jitsu! We are on the south west tip of Europe and welcome ..."		2 week(s) ago 99 views 0 replies
	Issues with fingers after gi training "Anyone else have bad issues with their fingers after training in the gi? As a therapist, I basicall..." 769 views • 16 replies 2 week(s) ago: "We're always taught and way i teach is to not to death grip the gi wich happens alot even if do strengthen your grip and to use and switch grips ..."	2 week(s) ago: "We're always taught ..."	4 month(s) ago 769 views 16 replies
	Foundations workshop in Central Europe? "Hi, I am pretty new to the game and looking for opportunities to get the fundamentals in a compact ..." 298 views • 3 replies 3 week(s) ago: "MMA Munich is a very solid adress for BJJ!"	3 week(s) ago: "MMA Munich is a very soli..."	3 week(s) ago 298 views 3 replies
	Neck Cranks/ "dick"moves in training and sparring?? "Hy guys, we are just a bunch of hobbyists in our little, recreational team, that's why i parti..." 809 views • 16 replies 3 week(s) ago: "I've seen online at least one place has a big poster of "banned moves", e.g. kani basami, arm trapped mat return and so on. I think it&..."	3 week(s) ago: "I've seen online at ..."	2 month(s) ago 809 views 16 replies
	When is someone a "scumbag" in our community? "What, in your opinion, gets someone the title "scumbag" in the BJJ community? I have a fe..." 877 views • 13 replies 3 week(s) ago: "I agree with the idea of exploiting others when in a position of authority and/or intentionally hurting others. I have seen the former, and it is ver..."	3 week(s) ago: "I agree with the idea of ..."	1 month(s) ago 877 views 13 replies
	How Often are you competing above your weight class ? "All of my competitions have been at 185 or 195. Fuji and IBJJF I am only 170. I recently signed u..." 862 views • 10 replies 3 week(s) ago: "When I was competing regularly, I competed in the 170 to 215 lbs range. I was usually around 170-175. With the smaller tournaments, they would often..."	3 week(s) ago: "When I was competing regu..."	3 month(s) ago 862 views 10 replies

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