Does the Coach’s Belt Need to be Black?

[eriksd]

Hello Jocko and Echo

I’ve been training Jiu-Jitsu since January between 2-3 times a week. I have also picked up and several books and do self-practice using Roy Dean’s videos. I’m pretty hooked. I am a member at a local gym and really like it. The Coach is awesome, reasonably priced and attentive. Great attitude and pushes us. The other members are all super supportive and just plain good people. Currently we have several white belts of lower degrees and 3 blues. The one purple is the Coach. He holds a black in other MA’s but purple in BJJ. What are your thoughts and training under a purple? Is it necessary to train with a black belt?

Erik

[mynewunit]

The Podcast has talked about this.  Try these clips.


Learning from a blue belt instructor.


Dealing with low quality training.

[eriksd]

Thank you. Went back through them yesterday. Actually listened to most of both podcasts before work.