karatekid1975 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I agree, Shorin Ryuu. When I get a new belt, the first thing I do is take off the label.I like mine to hang just above mid thigh and broken in. My wife likes hers a bit longer. Why, I don't know I am like your wife, but I don't want it to whack me in the eyes, though LOL. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigo Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Belts with labels? Hmm.. these I have never seen!I like mine to hang just above mid thigh and broken in.agreed! Mine finally is starting to get broken in.. I was getting tired of a cardboard like reaction/feel to my belt "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." - T. S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 By labels we mean the manufacturer's label. I'm pretty sure almost every belt you can buy from a store has these... Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpand Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I tend to whip it at myself sometiems during a kata or free sparring but I get used to it If I dont have it you don't need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chito Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 It's good to decide what you personally like...then before your next grading, let your sensei know what size belt you need if successful. Or if they have a bunch already to go, go buy one that suits you. They're not expensive. Personally, mid thigh is best. Course, after taking time off, mine has only like 5 inches hanging. Think it shrunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Think it shrunk It must be so! Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidenTB Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I like mine around mid thigh and not too "broken in". The one I have now is just perfect, but I hated my white belt. It was just too soft, felt like a piece of ribbon Imagination is more important than knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Belt holds the knot when it just is beginning to show some white in the knot area. It's still firm enough otherwisely and not too "floppy", is aesthetically nice, but holds the knot well and does not need too much adjusting to find the knot area and good tightness. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karategirl06 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 MY belt (black) is WAY too SHORt like its 4 inches from the tie...lol Determination + Disciplin + Strength - Fear = ONE BLACK BELT! Do the Math!join this site!!http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=senterforge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malanovaus Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 When I first reached black belt level in the style in which I train my instructor tied a belt around my waist. At that time the belt hung down to my knees. Ten years later that belt now hangs down about mid-thigh level, not bad considering I've grown particularly around the middle. MalanovausOkinawan Goju-RyuKarate ni sente nashiThe answers are on the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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