BJJ BELTCHECKER | Mark Gilston (5795 points)

Mark Gilston

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Mark Gilston  VERIFIED
Black belt 2nd degree  VERIFIED
24 year(s) and 1 month(s) of training

Austin, Texas, United States of America
Cooper MMA  UNCLAIMED
Cleber Jiu Jitsu
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YouTube channel
Also 4th degree black belt in judo. YouTube channel "Seiryoku Zenyo" with instructional videos in both judo and BJJ. Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie / Rolker Gracie > Cleber Luciano > Sean Cooper > Me
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10 verifications received
25 verifications received
50 verifications received
Trained for 5 years
Trained for 10 years
Trained for 15 years
Trained for 20 years
Won 5 gold medals
Won 10 gold medals
Won 25 gold medals
10 competition matches
50 competition matches
100 competition matches
500 forum posts
1,000 forum posts

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 Profile filled out Promotion history filled out Identity Confirmed 5795/1000 vote points
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Promotion to 4 dan in judo with Stan Seidner
Promotion to 1st degree in BJJ with Cleber Luciano
With Royce Gracie
Promotion to 2nd degree in BJJ with Cleber Luciano and Sean Cooper
Fun with judo Olympian Nina Cutro-Kelly
With Nina Cutro-Kelly and Sean Cooper

Promotion history

June 20, 2023 - Austin, TX
2 year(s) 7 month(s) 12 day(s)
Promoted by: Cleber Luciano (6 degree) and Sean Cooper (4th degree)
Certificate is coming
September 13, 2020 - Austin, TX
2 year(s) 9 month(s) 7 day(s)
Promoted by: Cleber Luciano and Sean Cooper
May 15, 2017 - Austin, TX
3 year(s) 3 month(s) 29 day(s)
Promoted by: Cleber Luciano & Sean Cooper
May 15, 2012 - Austin, TX
5 year(s) 0 month(s) 0 day(s)
Promoted by: Sean Cooper
Guessing on the date
January 1, 2012 - Austin, TX
0 year(s) 4 month(s) 14 day(s)
Promoted by: Sean Cooper
Actual date unknown
February 28, 2004 - Austin, TX
7 year(s) 10 month(s) 4 day(s)
Promoted by: William Vandry
January 1, 2002 - New York
2 year(s) 1 month(s) 27 day(s)
Training began in judo at 5 years old. Back then before judo became an Olympic sport, judo was fairly equivalent to BJJ. My official BJJ training began early in 2002

Votes received for current rank

"Nice pictures 😎 Love your profil BELTCHECKER 💝"
VERIFIED +200 pts
1 year(s) ago
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Thank you Michael.
1 year(s) ago
"Nice profile, legit second degree Black belt, promotion picture "
VERIFIED +200 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Merci Benoit
2 year(s) ago
"No doubt - Legit"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks David
2 year(s) ago
"Verified "
VERIFIED +175 pts
9 month(s) ago
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"Impressive BJJ history, legit!"
VERIFIED +175 pts
10 month(s) ago
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Thank you Eric
10 month(s) ago
"Excellent evidence and really transparent to add promoting instructors' degrees. Would recommend also adding lineage(s), e.g. Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie / Rolker Gracie > Cleber Luciano"
VERIFIED +175 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Johan. And thanks for pointing out the lineages. Sean is one step away from Cleber.
2 year(s) ago
"I've known Mark for almost 17 years. He's a true martial artist, a funny guy, and a damn good musician. "
VERIFIED +175 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Carter, you're the training partner who truly keeps me honest.
2 year(s) ago
"Well documented "
VERIFIED +175 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Philip
2 year(s) ago
"Mark’s progression aligns with time-in-belt norms, with external sources like Cooper MMA’s instructor bio confirming his affiliations with Sean Cooper and Cleber Luciano, and his YouTube channel Seiryoku Zenyo showcasing black belt-level Judo-for-BJJ instruction under their lineage. William Vandry’s Vandry BJJ academy history supports early training ties, and no competition records contradict claimed ranks. Is your pictured coral belt a *judo* coral belt?"
VERIFIED +150 pts
2 week(s) ago
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Thank you Zeke. Yes, the black and red belt signifies 4th or 5th dan in judo.
2 week(s) ago
"Excellent profile, Professor!"
VERIFIED +150 pts
1 year(s) ago
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Thank you Steven.
1 year(s) ago
"Returning the favour! Can't have too many votes!"
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1 year(s) ago
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Thanks John (:
1 year(s) ago
"Photo documentation and other BB and team members verified. "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Shaun
2 year(s) ago
"Well documented profile and extensive training history. Verified!"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Dave
2 year(s) ago
"Lots of high quality photo evidence. Legit!"
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2 week(s) ago
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Thanks Joe
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2 week(s) ago
"Great picture evidence! For sure legit."
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1 year(s) ago
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Thanks Joshua
1 year(s) ago
"Solid photographic evidence."
VERIFIED +125 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thank you Thomas
2 year(s) ago
"I know Mark from an online BJJ group. "
VERIFIED +125 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Shane
2 year(s) ago
"Good photo evidence and well documented."
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks André
2 year(s) ago
"Verified excellent profile and lineage"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thank you Anthony.
2 year(s) ago
"Verified based on photos."
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2 year(s) ago
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Thank you Steven.
2 year(s) ago
"Legit black belt and happy to see he's still training!"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Chris
2 year(s) ago
"Many years of grappling experience well documented"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Michael
2 year(s) ago
"Legit "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Meego
2 year(s) ago
"Foto verified and Judo Black Belt, Respekt "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thank you Juan
2 year(s) ago
"As legit as they come."
VERIFIED +125 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Elliott
2 year(s) ago
"Mark is a Legit Double Black Belt! Great instructor and practioner! I attended his Black Belt promotion. "
VERIFIED +125 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Adrian
2 year(s) ago
"Verified "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks George.
2 year(s) ago
"still legit."
VERIFIED +125 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Sebastian
2 year(s) ago
"Mark is one of my instructors and training partners. He's legit."
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 month(s) ago
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Thanks Brandon, Always enjoy training with you.
2 month(s) ago
"I’ve trained with Mark and have known him for years. Amazing instructor."
VERIFIED +100 pts
9 month(s) ago
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Thanks Dax. I've enjoyed working with you.
9 month(s) ago
"Solid profile."
VERIFIED +100 pts
11 month(s) ago
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Thanks Timo
11 month(s) ago
"Well documented time in each belt, as well as photographic evidence of promotions. "
VERIFIED +100 pts
1 year(s) ago
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Thanks John
1 year(s) ago
"legit"
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1 year(s) ago
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Thanks Jay
1 year(s) ago
"Legit"
VERIFIED +100 pts
1 year(s) ago
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Thanks Ethan
1 year(s) ago
"Lots of photo evidence! Legit!"
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Douglas
2 year(s) ago
"Legit background!"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Patrick
2 year(s) ago
"Good photographic evidence from blackbelt on."
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Jeremy. Before I was a black belt, I don't think cameras had been invented yet (-;
2 year(s) ago
"I know the Cooper team well. Super legit with more than enough evidence! "
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Bryn
2 year(s) ago
"Great profile "
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Ron
2 year(s) ago
"I don't know Mark, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)"
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Anthony.
2 year(s) ago
"Been training with mark for over 5 years. Promoted to black belt by Sean Cooper. LEGIT! "
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Ivan.
2 year(s) ago
"I know Mark. I have rolled with him several times. "
VERIFIED +100 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Jason, and for all you do for the sport.
2 year(s) ago
"Good profile with lots of evidence "
VERIFIED +50 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thank you Lars.
2 year(s) ago
"Well documented profile. "
VERIFIED +50 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Andrew
2 year(s) ago
"Of course."
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Adrian
2 year(s) ago
"A well documented profile, awesome pictures! Keep rollin'!"
VERIFIED +20 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Jonas. I plan to (:
2 year(s) ago
"well documented"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Justin
2 year(s) ago
"Good Photo Documentation! Seems Legit to me!"
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Oliver
2 year(s) ago
"Congratulations on your promotion "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Fitz
2 year(s) ago
"Training partners verified. "
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2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Matt
2 year(s) ago
"Same jiu jitsu Facebook group, excellent documentation, Valid. "
VERIFIED +20 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Nino
2 year(s) ago
"Verified by picture of promotion "
VERIFIED +20 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Erik
2 year(s) ago
" Impressive profile!"
VERIFIED +5 pts
2 year(s) ago
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Thanks Oliver
2 year(s) ago
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Instructional videos

Attacks from Turtle

Instructional videos

Finishing the (Front) Triangle Choke

Instructional videos

Basics for BJJ

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