Brandon Mccaghren promoted to Puple Belt!

Just got a text from my 10th Planet brethren. Brandon Mccaghren head instructor of 10th Planet Decatur was just promted to Purple Belt by Eddie!

Hell yeah brotha so happy for you, congrats you've put in alot of work, you deserve it!

congrats!

Yes Sir! Brandon is a beast. His skills and generosity shows. He made us feel welcome in Decatur, met us at the hotel, and even joined us for a wicked good time at Riverfest. Brandon is a hell of a guy! Congratulations brother!

Brandon has been working his ass off and putting in alot of time in with his team, and its shows!

congrates to brandon and singlet of his blue fucking a

Congrats Brandon!!! Congrats to Don also! The move is paying off.

Congrats to Don on his Blue Belt!!!

Dude shows major heart and dedication packin up and moving to a new state and city to train Jiu Jitsu under Brandon. Says alot about whats happening in 1985!

Congrats to both guys!!

Oh yeah, Brandon's 'blue belt' was an out and out lie and misleading as hell. Now at least people have a better idea of what there gettin into. He dedicates so much to the art and has infectious enthusiasm. Love it.

Props Don!! I know you've bin workin you're ass off and it makes me feel sooo damn good to watch it payoff for you Im gonna go fuck a bucket of chicken and use gravy for lube.
love, Bobby

Hell Yeah!

Congrats guys! I knew that was coming after rolling with Brandon earlier this year. I worked technique with Don over a year ago and he had a great base then. Both more than deserving.

I love Brandon like a .......i can't say a brother cuz i dont know what that feels like. but maybe like a bowl of cookies and cream ice cream. i honestly cried when I got home. I mean the last two years of doing jiu jitsu has been the hardest thing iv ever done. I have watched everyone but me get promoted to blue just becuz i did tenth planet techniques. The move here was so worth it. Better job, better instructor, i know i prolly didn't deserve it but thanks for everything from everyone. Congrats Brandon.

Congratz to both thats awesome.

For God's sake. I grab a bowl of chili, come back to post congratulations to Don "Singlet" , and it's on page two. Don, you silly fuckin clown shoes, you did deserve it! You Sir don't give yourself credit. I was so happy to meet you and your game shocked me. You were far better than myself lol. The Devil's a lie Don. You deserve it!

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Originally Posted by Tony "The Goods" Garcia

For God's sake. I grab a bowl of chili, come back to post congratulations to Don "Singlet" , and it's on page two. Don, you silly fuckin clown shoes, you did deserve it! You Sir don't give yourself credit. I was so happy to meet you and your game shocked me. You were far better than myself lol. The Devil's a lie Don. You deserve it!

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thanks tony your a great guy. i hate we didn't get to hang more. next time we will for sure. maybe drink a few shoot ups on blue berries and shit. hey. im pretty calm when im sober of rasberries. but when im not on grapes im just chilling. you know whats good is when your car dont go dead in new york. listen. it was an honor meeting you. and i appreciate it. if i ever get up to knoxville this year for a game ( we lost by ten to florida sniff sniffffff)_) then i will try to stop by your school. Cuz you know what it is. You KNOW how Tennessee Ten do mayne. lol forgive a tore up guy. Be good and lets keep training. :)

Oh man, good job guys... This reminds me, I was at the local Hoggly Woggly, you know, looking for some chocolate soldiers, and they no longer have them:(

But, really, I hate I missed it. I hope someone got to go in my place!

So, I know that Purple Belt is not a huge milestone for a lot of people, and I know I am still way down the totem pole in the big scheme of things, but today was incredibly special for me.

I just wanna say that I am so happy and honored to be a part of 10th Planet. Other grapplers from other associations may not understand, and that's ok. People can think and say whatever they want to about Eddie Bravo, but Eddie is a good man. Like, a genuinely good person, and anyone who actually knows him is fully aware that this is not up for debate. He honestly cares about what's going on with us way out here in the boondocks, and that means the world to me because this is my family that I sweat with and bleed with every night. We pour our hearts out right in front of each other EVERY NIGHT. This is not a money grab for Eddie. This is his passion and his life. He cares about my family (both my gym family and my wife and kids), and that means everything to me.

I am so proud of all the people in our gym: white belt, blue belt... whatever. It makes me feel incredible to know that you have put your faith in me to guide you, and I feel an incredible burden to guide you with wisdom; not just as grapplers, but as people and as martial artists. Thank you so much to all of you. You could have easily dismissed me because of my rank (and I wouldn't have blamed you) and never given me a chance to share this journey with you, but you saw something in me that made you believe that I could help. Thank you for believing in me.

Thank you to Alder Hampel and Chris Herzog, as well, for spending so much time on me. I know at times it has been like polishing a turd (especially in the beginning with Alder teaching me the 10th Planet stuff from the ground up, pretty much), but I am forever grateful and indebted to you for your patience and your willingness to share something that you have worked so hard to gain.

Eddie, thank you for 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu :) I hope that one day I can be as much of a blessing to you as you have been to me.

I love you guys!

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

So, I know that Purple Belt is not a huge milestone for a lot of people, and I know I am still way down the totem pole in the big scheme of things, but today was incredibly special for me.

I just wanna say that I am so happy and honored to be a part of 10th Planet. Other grapplers from other associations may not understand, and that's ok. People can think and say whatever they want to about Eddie Bravo, but Eddie is a good man. Like, a genuinely good person, and anyone who actually knows him is fully aware that this is not up for debate. He honestly cares about what's going on with us way out here in the boondocks, and that means the world to me because this is my family that I sweat with and bleed with every night. We pour our hearts out right in front of each other EVERY NIGHT. This is not a money grab for Eddie. This is his passion and his life. He cares about my family (both my gym family and my wife and kids), and that means everything to me.

I am so proud of all the people in our gym: white belt, blue belt... whatever. It makes me feel incredible to know that you have put your faith in me to guide you, and I feel an incredible burden to guide you with wisdom; not just as grapplers, but as people and as martial artists. Thank you so much to all of you. You could have easily dismissed me because of my rank (and I wouldn't have blamed you) and never given me a chance to share this journey with you, but you saw something in me that made you believe that I could help. Thank you for believing in me.

Thank you to Alder Hampel and Chris Herzog, as well, for spending so much time on me. I know at times it has been like polishing a turd (especially in the beginning with Alder teaching me the 10th Planet stuff from the ground up, pretty much), but I am forever grateful and indebted to you for your patience and your willingness to share something that you have worked so hard to gain.

Eddie, thank you for 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu :) I hope that one day I can be as much of a blessing to you as you have been to me.

I love you guys!

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No need to thanks us brotha, you've been a pleasure to work with. Your humility is inspiring for someone as talented as yourself!

Congratulations guys!

I was telling my gf today about how awesome your family is Brandon, the love you have for your family is a huge blessing to me, I've learned just as much from you as you from me, yours is the kind of dedication that makes me so very proud of this association that we are all building together, a massive congrats on the purple :)

I love this thread. Brandon truly is an inspiration to us down here in Mobile. Keep it up brotha.

yeayeaa first post on the forum.

HUGE congrats to all of the promoted. Brandon is a real OG and an inspiration, I wish I could train with all of the guys/gals at 10thP Decatur on the daily. Amazing seminar, with some truly wonderful people.
Thanks Eddie, Brandon, Ziggy and the rest of the awesome 10th planet family. See you hopefully sooner than later(minus the broken foot) :)

Im jumpin on board this love train. Genuine= Brandon. So refreshing and you know and feel it instantly. Rare dude.

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Im jumpin on board this love train. Genuine= Brandon. So refreshing and you know and feel it instantly. Rare dude.

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I've been trying to get into his pants. You want to join? lol

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Originally Posted by eddie bravo

i was telling my gf today about how awesome your family is brandon, the love you have for your family is a huge blessing to me, i've learned just as much from you as you from me, yours is the kind of dedication that makes me so very proud of this association that we are all building together, a massive congrats on the purple :)

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agreeed!

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yeayeaa first post on the forum.

HUGE congrats to all of the promoted. Brandon is a real OG and an inspiration, I wish I could train with all of the guys/gals at 10thP Decatur on the daily. Amazing seminar, with some truly wonderful people.
Thanks Eddie, Brandon, Ziggy and the rest of the awesome 10th planet family. See you hopefully sooner than later(minus the broken foot) :)

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Hey, it's the tiny dream crusher with the tie dyed Atama! Good to see you :-).

Brando... congrads man. No question you earned your belt. Keep the HL reels coming, I hope to see you on the mats someday!

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Originally Posted by Don "Singlet" Blankenship

I've been trying to get into his pants. You want to join? lol

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I cant find roofies any more, so im gonna snag some chloroform.

Big congrats to Brandon and his crew! He's an awesome guy, very passionate, and a true student of the game. A pleasure to call him a friend.

I have a blast everytime we get together.

Congrats to both of you guys! Way to put in the work!

Congrats gentlemen!! Don, Im sure you'll be celebrating by drinking more than usual? :P

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Originally Posted by Tony "The Goods" Garcia

Hey, it's the tiny dream crusher with the tie dyed Atama! Good to see you :-).

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dream crusher? haha.
your not hating on the tye die are you?
good to be here. I've been missing out I must say :P

Indeed you have. Good to have you on board :)

Brandon, congrats on the purple. It is a huge accomplishment man! Not too many people will stick around long enough to get the purple. But to get it, is something that can never be taken away.
I have a sister there in Athens, so when I get out to visit them, I promise to visit all the Alabama 10th spots, and venture into the local Piggly Wiggly of course.
Congrats!!!

congrats

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

Brandon, congrats on the purple. It is a huge accomplishment man! Not too many people will stick around long enough to get the purple. But to get it, is something that can never be taken away.
I have a sister there in Athens, so when I get out to visit them, I promise to visit all the Alabama 10th spots, and venture into the local Piggly Wiggly of course.
Congrats!!!

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You have a sister in Athens? How did that happen?

When you come in, we'd love for you to lay your triangle theory down on us in class one night :)

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Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

You have a sister in Athens? How did that happen?

When you come in, we'd love for you to lay your triangle theory down on us in class one night :)

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I'm more interested in the adventures of Piggly Wiggly or as my GOOOOOOOOD friend Joe would say "Hoggly Woggly".