In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where tradition and hierarchy are sacrosanct, a self-promotion to BJJ black belt is nothing short of a seismic event. The story of Roland Sarria, and his decision to self-promote to black belt, is as controversial as it is fascinating, covering his self-promotion, and the backlash that ensued.  From his … Continue reading Can You Just Decide to Self-Promote To Black Belt? Yes, Claims Roland Sarria