As talked about earlier a BJJ Black Belt is the equivalent of an advanced college degree. The ‘real world,’ is performance within this standard.
A ‘Master’ or ‘mastery’ happens in the years that follow. Black belt as it were, is your first day on the job, with trainee expectations. Provided it’s skilled labor, mastering this job will take years of dedication and diligence.
The reason behind the above video, is such a level of competence speaks for itself. And, when such a title is given, it’s bestowed by peers with deep experience (seasoned black belts).
I’ve been seeing this title being thrown around casually lately for marketing purposes, and feel it’s really denigrating to some one of Rickson’s caliber.
Educationally, I believe the inexperienced, sincere student is being misled as well.
Yes, sending prospective students a misleading message might make you more money in the short run, but what about the craft as a whole in the long run?
Don’t provoke ’the wrath:’
