BJJ purple belt Joe McCaffery became widely known few days ago when the video of him promoting himself to brown belt and talking a big game went viral. The videos can still be seen here in spite of him taking them down:
The latest in the whole story is the owner of the Martial arts school where he teaches BJJ, has just fired him:
Master Rocky stated:
Hello my name is Master Rocky Troutman, I am the owner along with my father of Rocky’s Dojo & Gym, Inc. in Sugar Grove, Illinois. I have been in martial arts since 1973 where I have been studying and teaching Isshin-Ryu Karate, Kickboxing and Boxing. We have ran a dojo since 1975 and believe in the discipline, respect and the belt promotion process of karate and all disciplines of martial arts. For the past 2 ½ years I have been traveling the world to kickboxing championships to officiate as a judge and referee. I just returned Friday the 4th of Nov. from Cancun Mexico at the WAKO Pan American Kickboxing Championships when I found out that the jujitsu instructor (Joe McCaffery) who has been renting space teaching jujitsu for about 5 months at my dojo had promoted himself, disrespected previous instructors and filmed it in my dojo without my permission and then put it on his facebook page. I was not only disappointed in him for his lack of respect, being irresponsible and his comments towards others. I have terminated him from my dojo and have taken him off all dojo websites and literature for my dojo. He has tarnished the over 40 years of hard work of not only keeping a dojo open and successful but has put a bad light on my dojo (Rocky’s Dojo & Gym), I will not forgive him for that. If you have questions or would like to talk to me personally my cell number is (630) 466-7414. It is not at fault for this person’s disrespectful comments and attitude.
Sincerely
Rocky Troutman
But when jiu-jitsu times caught up with him, Joe McCaffery gave them a statement regarding the terination of his agreement with the Dojo:
Chris, I actually posted a comment but my short statement. Is this. I was not an employee I rented mat space but our relationship has been terminated. This was for many reasons and I was the one who suggested it. Master Rocky is the one who decided to implement it. The safety of the students was paramount and there were many threats against Master Rocky, his gym, and myself.
He is a good and decent man who is highly skilled in his art and has an excellent reputation in the community. I did not wish for my actions to in anyway continue to bring him anymore unwarranted attack or attention. His decision was the correct one.
As if Adison’s [sic] comments he is a staunch supporter of Rocky and he has good intentions. However most of what he said about our interactions is pure fiction.
The important message should not be lost. People need to go onto Rocky’s Facebook page and give him the 5 star review he deserves or at least take down the 1 star review. Thank you again. You reporting has been fair and balanced.
Coach Joe
