Eddie Kone, head instructor of RGDA UK has recieved his Black Belt from Royler Gracie and David Adiv today (Sun 1st June 2008).

The European coordinator of the RGDA network has been in the USA with both Royler and David this weekend, training and spending time discussing new ideas for the network this side of the Atlantic and now after this morning's training session, was promoted to become the first Black Belt of the organisation in Europe.

Eddie Kone has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 13 years and after recieving his purple and brown belts from David, has now shown the development of his mental and physical skills to be be honoured with his newest promotions.

Everyone at RGDA-UK congratulates Eddie to the fullest extent on this achievement, we all hope you continue on your quest for better jiu jitsu.

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You can catch up with Eddie Kone on his new blog: scienceofbrazilianjiujitsu.blogspot.com