Good gym, real progress — but finding a reputable Gracie lineage gym frustrated me

I've been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 12 months at a decent gym with good coaches. My X-guard sweeps has improved significantly and I've developed a real understanding of stripe promotions. first competition experience has been a consistent positive.

The one thing that has genuinely frustrated me: finding a reputable Gracie lineage gym. I've read that this is common in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but it's still annoying when you're experiencing it. I've worked around it mostly, but it's the reason this is four stars rather than five. The sport itself is excellent — the frustration is circumstantial.