jaymac Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Out of interest with Patrick's topic "How old where you when you started Martial Arts?" I thought I would ask your age when you received your first Black Belt. Reading through so many posts about how many individuals oppose a child earning a Black Belt, I thought it would be insightful to see how many Martial Artist were actually a child Shodan at one time. I was 13 when I first ranked to Black Belt in a Kung-fu style. It was quite awhile ago, but I believe it really set the basis for me in learning and understanding future Martial Arts styles that I have taken. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others.
Rateh Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 I was 20 years old when I earned my 1st Degree. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein
aefibird Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 I was almost 25 when I got my Shodan in Karate and 27 when I got my Nidan.This summer I'm hoping to take my Chodan in WTF TKD as well. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
SBN Doug Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Somewhere around 28-30. I'd have to check the certificate to remember exactly. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
bushido_man96 Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 I was 16, I believe. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
The Karate Kid Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 12 years old for 1st dan and 15 second dan "When I punch, I do not hit, it hits all by itself."Bruce Lee
ps1 Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 18 "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
Konoko Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Should hopefully be going for my 1st Dan WTF TKD at the end of the year so if that happens that would make me 23
Ace2021 Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) I'm a 1st Kyu currently, If I do well i''ll be getting mine in 2 months. So nearly 17. Edited January 17, 2007 by Ace2021 A New Age Dawns
tekki Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I was 24 when I made my Shodan. "Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world"-Dave Barry
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