On a side note: I thought brandon quicks fade to black dvd series was pretty awesome. Yes there was some flashy shit, and yes there was a question regarding his true rank, but as far as quality in technique and instruction I thought it was good. He's been attacked for using 10th planet for economic gain and falsifying or unknowingly passing on questionable information, but I think he has skills. his comp videos aren't anything to brag about, but I don't think competition or rank is all that determines knowledge or the ability to instruct. People can have there opinions, i just wanted to voice mine.
I made the same remark about the gloves as jay chow, but instantly edited my reply because I didn't want to open the door to anything that might be too far. But now that it's out, I'm sure we are all thinking the same thing.
and I don't think it's reasonable to attack someone for wearing a certain color shirt as it pertains to rank. If he got the heather colored shirt would he be a grey belt. I'm not attacking the person for their opinion, just stating mine. The ranked no gi shorts, i can understand, but I own a couple of pairs of black belt no gi shorts (otm, and bj penn models) but don't feel I'm claiming I'm a black belt. They just look cool, and match with alot more shirts. Maybe blue and pink are just his thing.
the guy made a brash statement, and it seems to have rubbed people the wrong way. I can't say I don't agree with what's been said, especially in consideration to rep'n 10pjj, but buddy if you're turning down rolls and making claims like this I can see how other ronin may be offended. At least there's still open invitations. right?
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