“Hey Marcelo, I’ve got some breaking news for you.
“After a sensational championship here in Japan, I gave Kron his black belt.
“My baby boy is euphoric about competing at the worlds in a new belt and I couldn’t be more proud.
“The time has come for the rookie to start representing my Jiu-Jitsu in the major league, let’s see what comes of it.
“Take care, Rickson”
This privileged information arrived from Japan today straight to GRACIEMAG editor-in-chief, Marcelo Dunlop, who happens to be on the other side of the world, reporting from the United Arab Emirates.
After repeating his feat from the 2008 Pan, where he got the submission in all his fights, Kron received his black belt after making eight opponents give up in the Rickson Cup, in Japan.
Click here to find out what Rickson has to say about his son's promotion.
Check out this awesome absolute final in the Rickson Cup, against Junior Cavalcante:
