Martial arts instructor Mayako Fujitani claimed in a 1993 interview that Steven Seagal was awarded his black belt because the examining judge allegedly fell asleep during the test.
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Black belts don't have it figured out either.

Gerry Disanto joins the show to talk about imposter syndrome, instructor pressure, and the myths nobody questions.

Listen here: https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/blog/1163-what-being-a-black-belt-really-means

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Jiu-jitsu is a small world. Professor Chris and I trained at the same gym years ago but never met. Years later, we connected, and today I took his class—both now black belts. The belts change, but the journey and brotherhood continue. #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BlackBelt #ArteSuave