In the 1960s and 1970s martial arts exploded into American culture. While they had been practiced in the States for much longer, it was the movie industry that brought words like Karate and Jiu-Jitsu into the American living room. At that time, the words “Black Belt” were held in super high regard and brought forth … Continue reading Why There Never Should Be ‘Junior Black Belts’ in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu