What's on your black belt?

[bushido_man96]

I believe the red and white belt is an option for someone of the Renshi level to wear, is it not?

[isshinryu5toforever]

It is, and my sensei actually got it from the person who tested him. It would be a bit of an insult to not wear it at times.

[bushido_man96]

Ah, quite an honor, then.

And now, I'll take some time to do my happy dance, for correctly recalling some correct Karate knowledge!!

[ryanryu]

I have a simple plain black belt, and my 'fancy' one that has my name on one side, my style on the other, both in gold, with red stripes

My Shihan also has a red and white belt to signify her teaching rank. I think you get gold stripes on that to show your teaching title (She would have two to show her kyoshi)

[TalkMartialArts]

I have the option of adding text. I just kept it plain black.

[RichardZ]

All of mine are plain. A few so worn, I do not wear them any longer. For me, what on my belt isnt as important a what is in my head.

[sensei8]

I have a simple plain black belt, and my 'fancy' one that has my name on one side, my style on the other, both in gold, with red stripes

My Shihan also has a red and white belt to signify her teaching rank. I think you get gold stripes on that to show your teaching title (She would have two to show her kyoshi)

How the Shogo's are worn on the obi vary from style to style!

1 gold stripe = Renshi

2 gold stripes = Kyoshi

3 gold stripes = Hanshi

These teaching title stripes are usually worn on both ends and by themselves; alone with no kanji and/or no rank indentifiers.

[RichardZ]

I have the option of adding text. I just kept it plain black.

Why do you keep it plain black?