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Mastering the Art: Cleber Luciano Ascends to 1st Degree Coral Belt In the storied halls of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, certain milestones transcend mere sport—they represent a lifetime of discipline, sacrifice, and evolution. Recently, the community gathered to celebrate one such moment: Master Cleber Luciano being awarded his 1st Degree Coral Belt (8th Degree Black and Red Belt). To understand the magnitude of this: the Coral Belt is reserved for those who have spent over 30 years as an active b …

It’s no secret that major changes have surfaced within all aspects of our communities. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu itself has experienced a sudden pause with the complete cancelation of the 2020 tournament season, which included: the IBJJF Pan Americans and Worlds. As weeks turn into months, questions were raised about how our athletes have maintained a leveled state during these times. For the 25-year-old BJJ black belt, Rolando Samson, this is what we’ve come to find.With the closure of all gy …