:spitlaugh: In my school...I dont promote anyone to black belt under the age of 16. I personally do not believe that anyone younger than that can handle the responsibilty that comes with it. Ed Parker (the founder of my system) also believed this as well....so I will stick with what works on that one. Any student that is ready for black belt but under 16 is tested in my school as a Jr. Black....and is awarded the Black and Red belt that identifies him/her as a Jr.Black On his/her 16th B-day....they will be awarded their actual black belt in a special ceremony. Then as I do with all my black belts....I take them out to dinner with members of my school. Hasta!! Slider 3rd degree black belt Kenpo Karate
