what is your belt?

[shotokan1725681457]

Blue belt (5th kyu) since Jan 2005 in Shotokan

[yamesu]

Highest rank = Nidan in Kyokushin,

 

Never graded Arnis,

 

Never graded Kobudo,

 

Never graded Kenjutsu-Kendo.

 

Always carried jedi mentality.

 

OSU.

[karatekid1975]

I've been a red belt for ever LOL (red is one rank below black .... high red is next). Well, 7 months to be exact hehehehe. I'm in no rush though.

[Highler]

White belt in Shukokai since Dec 04, should be grading in March though

[nago]

Yondan Uechi-ryu Okinawa,Japan

[Mr. Mike]

blue in IKCA Chinese Kenpo. I used to be in a rush to rank, but have settled in and really started "realizing" some of the advanced concepts.

[karatekid1975]

I agree. Good post, Mike

[jakmak52]

1st Dan in American TKD , currently preparing for 2nd, and I'm definately crazy, at 52 you'ld think I would have taken up lawn bowling

[Eriku]

Purple belt (4th Kyu) JKA Shotokan.

 

Is it me or this is about the belt where most injuries happen? I think I've sprained my fingers and toes a countless number of times. Propably due to the fact that we're increasing speed and power.. ah well.. part of the game

[pers]

Ericu ,it is normal for your grade to go through those injuries ,people in brown belt level are the most dangerous to do pair work with ! as you go pass that stage your Karate should begin to soften and your body relax more ,that doesen't mean your karate is getting weaker but rather ! stronger !