quinteros1963

I've been away for a while so I want to find consistency again. Get back in shape and shake off the rust! BTW I missed you all.

Sounds like social promotion!

tie it even when you are not wearing it and keep it tied.

Kanku Dai

Just curious as to the different branches of the arts we have here.

1.) Pass Nidan test. 2.) Start teaching again now that I have relocated-Shotokan Club!. 3.) As always continue to train!!!

I know of several young Jr. black belts. Doesn't bother me at all. I have come across several 2nd and 3rd degrees though who we called master under the age of 18. To me that is a joke. But i understand the business aspect of it all.

Its a Xmas gift so $$ is not an issue as long as it no more that the 100 dollars set aside (lol) . My other belt is 5 years old and came with a gi I bought well before I was a shodan.

9th-Taikiko sho 8th-Heian sho 7th-Heian ni 6th-Heian san 5th-Heian yon 4th-Heian go 3rd-Tekki sho 2nd-Bassai dai 1st -Bassai dai BB -Bassai dai/Kanku dai/Jion/Jitte or Empi (Choice of)

What did you end up choosing?Meijen Pro 12 For special occasions, but my favorite is still my Bushido 14 0z.

My wife thinks i'm crazy, but after many years of training I decided I wanted a nice uniform. Now that I have a few: 14 oz Bushido and 12 oz Meijen Pro. I want a silk belt. Can any of you share what brand you have/suggest and whats embroidered on it? I want Shotokan Karate-do in kanj on the left. Unsure of my name or blank on the right. So far I've looked at Hirota and Arawaza.

Your waist times two plus 50 inches

Okinawa Martial Arts!

Skill speaks for itself. I would prefer to have the skill than the belt only. After all the belt is just an outward sign of your skill! I agree that your lineage is important; however I have met some who have the belt without the skills.

1/25-Kata practice(one hour) self defense (one hour). Plyometrics and squats. 1/26- 5K interval run and stretching followed by upper body weight training.