I love that rickson put the red belt aside due to the respect of the art. Unlike Roy Harris, who didn't put the coral belt aside. Rickson is full of respect and honor
If you really understand what Rickson is saying, you will know what a great human being he is. Since the day he got his red belt, he hasn't worn it. Mainly because he means the red belt should be available for every single Jiu-Jitsu trainees, and not only the Gracy Family or his Father. If you don't know the top Red-Belt is only for the person who invented the sport, in this case his father.
Did you even listen to it? He's saying he doesn't deserve the belt and he doesn't want to accept it because of the lack of parity and clarity of black belt degree rankings. According to the standard that he and his association believes in, he has not been a black belt for long enough to qualify for the red belt (9th degree bb). He wants it to be uniform, so that everyone, no matter their status, achievements, connections, or family can achieve a red belt in Jiu-jitsu as well. He's doing it for the health and benefit of the entire jiu-jitsu community, including you. Use your ears and brain and show some respect.
Henzo once told me “what good is a belt if you have no one to share it with?” Uplift everyone around you and you can join them when you feel comfortable surrounded by family regardless of blood relations. lol in case you my brother Renzo didn’t catch the joke Henzo Renzo lorenzo its all the same you will remember who I am
Congratulations Rickson Gracie. Family is all. This is the basis of all overcoming. I salute the Gracie clan. Carlos Alexandre Peixoto Rodrigues (judo)
