According to the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has officially earned his purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The 59-year-old musician was promoted by Reggie Almeida of Gracie Barra Spring Hill in Tennessee. Almeida commented:
“After 2 years as a blue belt and hard training and lots of ups and downs today I had the honor to promote Mr @davemustaine to his well deserved purple belt! Congratulations kid!!!”
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