I'm happy to receive the black belt from Eddie! Giving thanks. Laundry list enclosed.

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Originally Posted by Chrismasonic

Massive...

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Chris Masonic! Thank you Sir!!

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Originally Posted by imported_scott

Congratulations!!!

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Imported Scott! Oss. thank you man.

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Originally Posted by DavidBaut

Nice!!Congrats bro!!

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Thank you David. I see you're a Ronin. Have you had a chance to visit 10P El Paso or Beaumont?

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Originally Posted by Apperz

Huge congrats.

It is funny because I am relatively new to 10th Planet - but I was watching Mendes videos a month or so ago and I was like... 'that guy looks so much like the guy in Eddie's class!!!' And then I'd watch an MTS and think 'man, they really do look alike!' haha.

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Awesome Apperz! thank you. yes that was probably me man. I got your message. Anytime I'm always down brother. Just holler at me.

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Originally Posted by Will Thaxton

One of the nicest guys to ever tap me over and over...congrats bro!

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Thank you Will. It was awesome to roll with ya in Decatur. See you soon i'm sure brotha.

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Originally Posted by GMathewsMMA

Been waiting for this day for awhile... Congrats brotha! :)

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Thank you GMathews! And why are you showing blue on that signature? Gotta change that brotha.

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Originally Posted by Gray

Congrats Rick, it's been years now since we rolled. You coming through vegas anytime?

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Hi Gray. Thank you brotha. It's been a long time for sure. I'll roll through soon I'm sure. I'll let you know. Please give my respects to Sim and I'll talk soon man. Oss!

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Originally Posted by Anthony Peck

Awesome! Congrats Slick Rick. :)

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Thank you Anthony! I see you got Grank. Powerful!!

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Originally Posted by Kurzy

I'm very happy for you Rick. Oss and congratulaions!!!

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Kurzy! Thank you so much brother. Hope to talk with ya soon.

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Rick, you've been ready for that black for a while! I'm so happy for you. You do everything the right way. Kind, humble, and you compete more than anyone I know. You're always learning and happy to share knowledge.

Huge congratulations and thank you for being a friend to me.

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BMac! Thank you for the kind words brother. Thank you for always being so positive. You have always been a positive role model for all us bad guys. The yin to the yang. The balance! Big up to you and thank you, and can't wait to train with y'all again! Beezy gonna be there I hear? Give him my respect and enjoy the plethora of tech that'll come your way!!

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Originally Posted by Jack LaBarge

Congrats Slick Rick!!!! :cool:

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Thank you Jack!!

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Originally Posted by FRANK BARCA

COngrats Rick. Brilliant work my friend

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Thank you Frank. I appreciate your positive words. Always repping the system to the fullest brotha. Oz is in good hands with Grank!!!

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

Congrats again!

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Thank you Brent. Much appreciated brotha!!

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Originally Posted by Jason 'JFaz' Farren

Well done Rick big time congratulations :)

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Thank you JFaz!!

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Originally Posted by Royce Kim

Slick Hick, big congratulations man.

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Thank you Hoyce. Or shall I call you Mr. Impossible!!

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Originally Posted by Adam Gray

Congratulations legend.

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Thank you Adam. Though I'm no legend by any means, I'm happy to train with the living legend himself!!

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Originally Posted by Solicit

Congratulations!

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Oss Solicit!! thank you brotha.

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Originally Posted by Kevin Reed

Congrats bro!

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Big Kev! thank you brotha!

Congrats my brotha!!! :)

Congrats Rick!!!! Slick Rick Da Black Beltch!

Awesome accomplishment Rick!! I'll be down soon for that black belt roll :)

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Rick, you've been ready for that black for a while! I'm so happy for you. You do everything the right way. Kind, humble, and you compete more than anyone I know. You're always learning and happy to share knowledge.

Huge congratulations and thank you for being a friend to me.

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This is what I respect most about you. Always going down the straight and narrow. I think I was a white belt and you were a purple when I met you and here I am years later about to get my next promotion in a couple weeks and you've always treated me with the same amount of respect from day one, which is also the same way I see you treating everyone else. You're a killer on the mats and always putting yourself out there in the competition scene. You lead by example. Congrats homie, well deserved.

Super pumped for you. You are a die hard savage. Love ya brotha, see you soon.

Congrats Rick. Absolutely epic. You are an inspiration!

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Originally Posted by RobertGarza

Congrats my brotha!!! :)

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Thank you Robert!! I appreciate the support along the way homie!

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Originally Posted by Trez "Rat" Reyna

Congrats Rick!!!! Slick Rick Da Black Beltch!

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Hey Trez! Thank you so much man. I've yet to meet you in person but I'm sure we'll cross paths one day.

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Originally Posted by Brent Alvarez

Awesome accomplishment Rick!! I'll be down soon for that black belt roll :)

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Thanks Brent! It'll be just like the brown belt rolls we had, except with new colors!! Can't wait to break em in w ya!

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Originally Posted by Justin W.

This is what I respect most about you. Always going down the straight and narrow. I think I was a white belt and you were a purple when I met you and here I am years later about to get my next promotion in a couple weeks and you've always treated me with the same amount of respect from day one, which is also the same way I see you treating everyone else. You're a killer on the mats and always putting yourself out there in the competition scene. You lead by example. Congrats homie, well deserved.

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Thank you Justin. It seems like just yesterday brother. I'm glad I've been able to keep in touch with you and train with you guys the amount I did. I'll be back soon and I'm sure I'll be learning from you and your crazy styles!!

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Originally Posted by Josh Passini

Super pumped for you. You are a die hard savage. Love ya brotha, see you soon.

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Thank you Josh! You are the epitome of a cool person and instructor. You lead by example and you are super humble even though you know you are really good! All your guys possess the same qualities. Thanks again and sending mad love to all you Monsters in Chi!!

Man, Rick took the time to go through and thank every person individually. Not just some generic "thank you," either; a genuine response to each.

A black belt on the mats, and a black belt in life, as well.

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Man, Rick took the time to go through and thank every person individually. Not just some generic "thank you," either; a genuine response to each.

A black belt on the mats, and a black belt in life, as well.

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Agreed!

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

Thank you Josh! You are the epitome of a cool person and instructor. You lead by example and you are super humble even though you know you are really good! All your guys possess the same qualities. Thanks again and sending mad love to all you Monsters in Chi!!

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Thanks brotha, its because of the supporch from my brothas like you that show me the path and generously share your knowledge and time on the mats with me. Porra!

Congrats man. This is so inspiring to those of us just beginning the journey.

congrats Rick

Gotta admit, was super stoked to see your promotion.

10P ranking is legit.

Congrats! I am really happy for you :)

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

Man, Rick took the time to go through and thank every person individually. Not just some generic "thank you," either; a genuine response to each.

A black belt on the mats, and a black belt in life, as well.

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Brandon, when am I ever generic brotha.. But seriously, the achievement was so important that I didn't want to blanket statement everything with a thank you. It takes time to reply to 400+ "congrats" but that's never stopped me.

Talk soon playboy!

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Originally Posted by Josh Passini

Thanks brotha, its because of the supporch from my brothas like you that show me the path and generously share your knowledge and time on the mats with me. Porra!

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Anytime Josh! I got your back homie. In fact, 10P Chicago has showed me so much love in the past. I appreciate all you guys man. Cool down the earth people first and foremost, and savage beasts!!

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Originally Posted by knewscript

Congrats man. This is so inspiring to those of us just beginning the journey.

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Thank you knewscript. Yes man. I should be able to give some insight along your journey. Anytime, feel free to hit me up man.

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Originally Posted by Eric Schuettenberg

congrats Rick

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thank you Eric! It means a lot brother!