Beware of fake Jiu-jitsu in Xi'An, China!!!

It’s difficult for us to treat this matter with anything but total seriousness. It has come to our attention that some less scrupulous people are teaching the art that we love so much without having the appropriate experience or rank. Needless to say that this is dangerous and that anyone attending these classes is in risk of serious injuries. We are not exaggerating, have a look at the video in the link below and right at the beginning you have some people doing simple front roles on their necks which, as you know, is a sure recipe for serious cervical spine injury (check out the 3rd guy doing the front roll). A simple thing that looks totally harmless but that can cause serious injury. Under proper supervision something like this is easy to correct, which only proves our point that the guy teaching does not have a clue. Academies like these should be closed before someone gets injured and brings harm to himself and also to the reputation of the art that we respect and love so much. Stay safe!!!

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjY2MjEwMjEy.html 

Also, please read the statement issued from the school where this white-belt-self-proclaimed-purple-belt used to train:

http://www.bjj-asia.com/2011/07/checkmat-malaysia-officialstatement.html  

"It has come to our attention that one of our former students who trained at Checkmat Malaysia from December 2010 - January 2011 is now claiming the rank of purple belt in BJJ, and has opened a school in Xi'An, China. This person, Dan Adamant, started his BJJ training with us 6 months ago, as a completely new white belt, with matching white belt skills.

It comes as a complete shock to us that he is now wearing a brand new purple belt within such a short time frame. We would like to officially state that this person is not affiliated with Checkmat BJJ in any way, even though he has a picture of himself wearing a gi with a Checkmat patch on his Facebook page.

He has also officially claimed affiliation with Equipe Nucleo Jiujitsu, who via one of their black belts, Rhuando Brandao, have stated that they did not give him the rank of purple belt, or any rank for that matter. He will need to explain himself to relevant parties.

We are sending this note out to inform the community about this person and the mentioned team. If he feels the need to clear the air, he is most welcome, in fact, he is obliged to do so. He will need to explain his training history, how he obtained a purple belt within a 6-month time frame, and the instructor who awarded the belt to him.

We feel that it is extremely important for us to clarify this situation, as we do not want to be associated with this person or school in any manner. Thanks. Checkmat Malaysia/Escobar BJJ Team"