Originally Posted by
BJ Searle
I will say this as far as rank goes: I was promoted by a non 10P instructor to purple. At that time (and even now) I didn't feel up to the task nor did I feel I deserved the rank. I consistently get smashed by Derek ' blue belts and given the chance to roll with any of you murderers would probably yield the same outcome, if I get the chance to roll with Eddie at the Midwest Training Camp my skills and abilities will probably not be to that of a purple belt in his eyes. I've asked derek to demote me and he refused. Does this really take away from my credibility or standing in the community? I hope not...
