I Really Want A 10th Planet Rash Guard, But Would I Be Allowed To Wear It?

[AKRhino]

It's basically protection against the kid black belts you'll see in, for example, countless karate classes.

[AKRhino]

BTW, there are separate ranks for kids bjj, are you ranked at all? Or do you just sport a white belt?

[BIBIANO]

yeah man nothing wrong with buying a blue belt if it is waiting for when you turn 16.....I'm trying to justify why bjj won't give out blue belts to ppl under 16. I understand why bjj has to protect the integrity of the belts, I always laugh when I see a middle school kid with his parents wearing a karate gi with a black belt at the grocery store. But, if you are legit I don't see why it is a problem. That's awesome your already that advanced in bjj at such a young age, just keep training! When you get older and get your black belt, don't forget how rigid and arbitrary the traditional rules seem.

[Conner MACHINE Gibbons]

Yes I have a green belt with 4 stripes. I was awarded that when I was 10 and striped up after that. Think I got my last stripe when I was 13 and have been there ever since. I actually have my blue belt in my bag. 9th Degree Red Belt Flavio Behring was at the school last year and he kicked around the idea of awarding me my blue belt ahead of time. He said I was more than ready but it was against IBJJ rules. He than added that he helped write the IBJJ rules and he could do what he wanted. After two long days he decided that the rules were put in for a reason and a year ahead of time was smashing the rules not just breaking them. I was told to keep the belt in my bag and know that it is waiting for me on my birthday. So I have been looking at it for 11 months. Lol.

When it comes to competing it will not really change anything. Because of my size I have always competed up in age brackets. I have been in the expert 16-17 group for a couple years so I face blue belts all the time.

[AKRhino]

Well that's good! You're progress has been noticed, and your instructor has promoted you to the highest rank a kid can earn.

While there are always exceptions, I think the separate belt systems for kids and adults is ultimately a good thing.

Now it's just being patient for a bit longer. Stay focused on the art, and the belt will come

[Andrew Alexander]

I bought brown belt shorts and a shirt because I didn't know about ranks....don't do that

[Conner MACHINE Gibbons]

Andrew if you didn't know about belt ranking that means you just like the color brown? Good lord who likes the color brown? Lol

[CharlieVasquez]

I'm pretty sure the 16 year old limit is more of a CYA thing for competitions. Although there are many genetic freaks that reach man size by the age of 10 the majority will not. At 16 your just about coming into your own and reaching the physical capability of your adult size. Just a thought

[Chris Herzog]

I don't know, it just seems presumptious and douchey to me to make an assumption that your instructor is actually going to promote you. Buying a ranked rashie or shorts without all ready being ranked seems taboo to me. I wouldn't even consider it, even if given permission.

[Conner MACHINE Gibbons]

And there you have it from coach Zog. The verdict is douche. So I guess I don't get a stocking stuffer to put away until the day of promotion if and when it comes. Lol. That's why I asked. I guess that would raise the question was it douche of him to give me the belt to hold onto and stare at for months. Probably not something I should joke around with a Grand Master about. Hey why did you torture me for a year looking at this thing? Probably would lock me in at white belt for life. Lol.