lewis was a blue belt under rickson when he faught carlson gracie jr.
The fact that carlson could not get him off the cage is the meat of the story. After all I thought bjj was not dependent on what the other person is doing.
John is the real deal, as to his black belt from Gene, his signed certificate is hanging on his wall. I have seen him roll with many blackbelts and more than hold his own.
useless has also observed that. among others here.
Uno and Sato have tapped him
He is LeBell's first black belt I believe.
Baret Yoshida said that Lewis is one of the best he has ever rolled with.
thats pretty big props coming from a guy like Baret (who has rolled against the best in the world and never been submitted)
CHUCK LIDELL has mentioned that he peiodically goes to VEGAS to train with LEWIS. Other fighters of note have consistently sought his guidance and cornering skills and knowledge. CHUCK has been very successfull, LEWIS'S resume is well documented.
BJandCabbagefan
Jeckel ment no offence. There has been a long time dispute about Lewis skills (as to who gave him rank, and if it was more of a $$$$ kind of thing)
Even if it was, Lewis is still one of the most skilled grapplers in the US so it doesn't really matter.
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From his instructional videos, he looked like he has great ground skills.