Worn/Frayed Black Belts

[bushido_man96]

In any case, I like the esoteric stuff but we do need to aknoledge where this comes from and keep it in perspective.

I agree about keeping things in perspective. Not too much, not too little. Everything in moderation, including moderation.

[wouldbemaster]

Personally quite happy with a frayed belt if it is honestly earned i.e. not through washing (no no no) or bashing etc.

Did reccently train at a shukokai club where they insisted on a plain white gi with not badges etc on it and a plain new black belt with no wear showing something to do with not wanting to encourage an ego.

Lucky for me I always wear a white belt when training in other styles don't think they would approve of my frayed belt which is on its last legs, still I have a new one on order.

[wouldbemaster]

Just wondering if anyone had thought about the potential business opportunity of making pre-warn black belts!!

[DWx]

Just wondering if anyone had thought about the potential business opportunity of making pre-warn black belts!!

You don't need to pay someone to do that! To get that pre-worn look just tie the belt to the back of you car and go drive 30miles or so. For the really well worn look make sure you drive it through a couple of muddy fields too to make sure its really blackened with dirt.

j/k

[wouldbemaster]

Like it!

Could always not wear a black belt saying that it is to much about ego (obviously this could be seen as super ego by default - me thinks they protest too much).

[sensei8]

Just wondering if anyone had thought about the potential business opportunity of making pre-warn black belts!!

Nothing ventured is nothing gained! One will never know until one tries it. The inventor of the "Pet Rock" made millions while his family laughed at his idea as dumb at first...later-on...he laughed all the way to the bank!

Would I buy a pre-warn bb? NO! But, I never bought a pet rock either!

[sperki]

I'm sure there's a market for pre-worn belts; look how popular it is to buy jeans that are already ripped, or a baseball cap that's fraying on the bill. And it seems like those companies charge more for deteriorating product! I don't get it, but I purchase items with the idea that I'll be the one to wear them out, not somebody else.

[bushido_man96]

I think someone has already beat you guys to the punch on this one. I don't remember where I saw it, but I saw an ad selling those pre-worn belts. Sorry!

[wouldbemaster]

Frayed belts for all grades just need to make sure that they do not move and show their lack of martial ability. Just wear it and don't move then everyone looks the part. Quick photo opportunity quick ego fix for all.

No substitute for hard work unfortunately, the ones that have been forced to look worn look forced and silly.

Perhaps we need to look at pre-worn/frayed belt with a preprinted senior dan grade certificate in new martial art (yet to be named or developed) to go with it as a job lot we could just take a minimal charge give that neither would be worth anything. Any takers, I have a PC and could soon knock something up.

[Killer Miller]

I wonder if I could buy a "Pre Blood-stained" belt... lol, make then run just looking at it...

I can remember my Gi having some blood stains at times and being asked "did someone pop you?" Then telling them "it's not my blood." They would commonly stay clear of you lol...

- Killer -