I’m a Nidan (2nd-degree black belt) with nearly 13 years of Judo experience. I wrestled from the age of 12 and have nearly 10 years of BJJ experience. From 2015–2019, I spent 3.5 years on the West Point Judo Team, competing approximately monthly throughout my time there. I currently serve as the head coach at Parabellum Martial Arts and Strength in Waynesville, Missouri, where we primarily train military families and Veterans from the Fort Leonard Wood community. I train and coach approximately five times a week between Judo and BJJ. Outside of martial arts, I am a Captain in the U.S. Army with nearly 8 years of service. One of my goals in joining Beltchecker is to help establish and document my Judo rank and lineage. When I left West Point, several members of my cohort, myself included, did not have our promotion paperwork completed by our coach, and I never received a physical certificate. I did not realize the extent of the issue at the time, as COVID soon interrupted my training and competition. Since returning to consistent training after COVID, I have continued to train and coach regularly, but I have had difficulty getting my previous rank and years of training formally validated through USA Judo. My original Sensei, Emilio "Reno" Claudio, and the current West Point Judo coach, Sensei Sauveur Soriano, have both validated my history and signed my application. However, I have still had difficulty getting my previous years of training and rank properly documented and backdated. Maintaining continuity of training, records, and lineage can be particularly difficult as an active-duty service member who moves frequently. I am hoping Beltchecker can help me document my history, connect with others who may be able to verify it, and ultimately get caught up on the administrative side of something I have continued to practice for many years. I’m happy to discuss my history, provide documentation as best I can, or speak with anyone who may be able to help. I would greatly appreciate any guidance, understanding, and support in legitimizing and documenting my Judo credentials.