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[–] KuroiKaze@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is usually a promotion ceremony at Jiu-Jitsu schools that follow traditional Brazilian rules. Sometimes you also have to walk the gauntlet and get slapped by everyone's belts which can be quite painful, especially when you are shirtless.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They have the same thing at a nightclub here.

[–] KuroiKaze@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I've been there as well