chitobandito

question for goju ryu and shorin ryu friends, I have noticed that many okinawan styles teach keeping fists low on the hip (or on the belt) while some keep the fist higher up on the rib, I have even heard it called the "floating rib" I noticed in pictures of karate- ka practicing in okinawa using both positions. which is traditionally correct? I have been taught both ways but I am more comfortable with keeping my fists on the ribs. I see other styles like tkd have their fists low on the hip.

There are many ways up a mountain.....I guess it applies here as well

I had a close friend tell me that he tied his belt to the car and dragged it to get that worn look true story

I have been out of Martial Arts for several years now and will be starting back soon. I have lost my current rank belt, I went to purchase one and the only belts that I see are poorly made. The only belts that I have worn were "bear" brand. I looked for that particular brand but cannot find it. Did bear go out of business? What brand is good?