Last Wednesday under Gustavo Dantas. Been training with Gustavo's since 2005. Started training MMA/NoGi in 2001. Had 11 fights (8 wins via sub thanks to Randy Blooms VHS tapes) before ever putting on the gi. Was a 6 year blue belt and during those years I seen plenty guys move up the ranks and at the time was going through a divorce and lost a house when the economy went bad and it seemed like I would never achieve that rank.
Never thought I'd be here.....EVER.
I was a semi-loaner in high school and always felt out of place until I hit the mat. Many thanks to all the black belts that post their advice on here when asked throughout the years. The technique videos and conversations about training have helped me a lot.
Still feels weird putting the belt on. Much love guys!
Cheers 
Congrats! Huge achievement and nice story! 
Congrats!
Oh yeaAaa
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Grats!
Congrats!
Thanks guys. I went to an Andre Galvao seminar Saturday and on the way out my gf reminded me I wasn't a brown belt anymore. Grabbed the old belt just out of repetition lol. Had a blast at the seminar by the way and it was crazy having one of your BJJ idols like Andre call you "professor" when it came to picture time after the seminar.
Not a fan of that name. Told my students to not call me that but who the hell am I to disagree with Andre lol!
He didn't roll, I think he's recovering from an injury. But his seminars are dope as hell!
Congrats Bro! Huge accomplishment for sure.
congrats!
Welcome to the club, "BIG" congrats.
So what, big deal.
J/K, it absolutely is! Congrats!
Congrats!!
Congrats!
Great job
Congrats. Long overdue
Congrats!
Congrats!
Congrats!