THE BASEMENT

Eric · 2007-09-16 18:16:18

Dragan is now a BJJ Black Belt... And I can't wipe the smile off my face. What can I say? In the life of a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner a Black Belt means years of study, and is not just frivolously handed out, especially on Team Alliance. Dragan bleeds Jiu-jitsu. I've said it before and I'll say it again. He bleeds armbars and guards and escapes and kimuras and omoplatas and crazy-ass training methods and wisdom and dedication to his students. Today, Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti, after testing and promoting a deserving host of Dragan and Jeff's students, revealed that he had one more belt in his bag. "I have a little surprise," he said with a big grin, as if he'd been anticipating the moment, finally ready to spill the beans, then presented Drag with a black belt. Dragan fell to the mat like he'd just been shot! It's been a long - and still continuing - journey. Dragan started BJJ ten years ago. He's been my coach for close to five. I'm proud of you, man.

Special thanks must be given to Jacare for his great two-day seminar. Other promotions include, to purple belt; Farshad, Shane and Richard, and to blue belt; Mike, Mikey, Brandon, Dave, Karl, Teddy, Kevin, Ivan, Dallas, Andrew and Steve.

Pictures forthcoming...

PJ O'Sullivan · 2007-09-16 18:28:02

congrats to all

rmrende · 2007-09-16 18:32:55

Congrats to all

Eric · 2007-09-16 19:02:11

Jacare Presents Dragan With the Black Belt

rookie · 2007-09-16 19:14:16

That was amazing! As a team we are all growing so fast, I'm so proud of my fellow Alliance teammates! Great job guys, and congrats Drag!

Special thanks to Jacare and Jeff for coming down and sharing stories with us, Man I had a blast!

Eric · 2007-09-16 19:26:17

The Newly Upgraded

Eric · 2007-09-16 19:36:44

The Obligatory Big Group Shot

Eric · 2007-09-16 19:50:53

I Jump In and Try To Look Cool

Jack Szatko · 2007-09-16 20:27:59

čestitke Dragan!!!!!!!!

Congrats to everyone! Props to Andrew Bowler - that blue belt looks good on you!

Jack

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James · 2007-09-16 21:43:54

Awesome stuff. Congratulations!

Dustin · 2007-09-16 22:19:40

i cant even begin to express how upset i am that i wasnt able to be there for this event! it honestly depresses me. I am however super happy for every one and their advancement! I really really wish i could of been there, it looked like a crazy good time.

finta · 2007-09-17 01:12:53

Dragane, stari je napokon pokleknuo!
Dubravko i ja ti ispred Alliance Croatia tima cestitamo na zasluzenom priznanju. Svi smo ponosni na tebe. Uzivaj, malo se odmori pa nazad u gi! Veliko priznanje,velika odgovornost.
Congratulations!!!!
Ua Alliance uhu aha !
Ilija

Craig · 2007-09-17 03:09:41

Man i wish that i could have made it...I was sick the last week and a half, and haven't trained in almost 2 weeks. I didn't want to come out and get smoked for 3.5 hours my first day back. Congrats to everyone who got their new belt promotion...especially Dragan!!! he really deserves it man...see you all tonight

Sax · 2007-09-17 09:03:22

Congrats Coach and everyone else who graded.. a day I will never forget

Mikey · 2007-09-17 10:48:59

Huge congrats to Dragan on a much deserved promotion to Black Belt. His dedication to his students and to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are unmatched. We are lucky to have him as our instructor.

It was a great day to be a part of and a day that I will not forget. Congrats to everyone and I look forward to paying some you fockers back when you have to walk the gauntlet at your next grading!!!!

Baleia · 2007-09-17 12:23:39

I will say this......everyone who graded was lucky I was too sleepy to participate in the gauntlet festivities

I blew my shoulder out whipping someone so hard for their blue belt once

Eric · 2007-09-17 13:42:59

Wasn't that actually from Esfiha slamming you through the mats? haha

Eric · 2007-09-17 14:27:45

The Dragan Portrait - Special Edition (note the tiny hint of a belt). It would be fun to extend the picture.

Posted for Mikey, 'cause we were talking about it.

Mike · 2007-09-17 14:44:25

Baleia wrote:
I will say this......everyone who graded was lucky I was too sleepy to participate in the gauntlet festivities

I blew my shoulder out whipping someone so hard for their blue belt once

lmao thats hilarious... whether it was from you getting thrown or not.

PJ O'Sullivan · 2007-09-17 15:59:54

awesome!!!!

farshad · 2007-09-17 16:08:38

eric, did u airbrush that?

Eric · 2007-09-17 17:57:34

All done in Photoshop with a Tablet.

skully · 2007-09-17 20:10:04

Congratulations Dragan! Thanks for everything you do!

What a truly great seminar! Surely a day that no one will forget

Mikey · 2007-09-18 03:33:49

Damn Eric that pic is badass! Very nice work!

Adcc Croatia · 2007-09-18 14:16:50

Čestitke Draganu na zasluženo dobivenom crnom pojasu.

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