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Rank is what it is and nothing more. The inexperienced make the rank something more than what it's not. The inexperienced make fun of those who are ranked, whether it's a kyu or a dan. The belt is just that...a belt.

Therefore....

When I take off my belt, I'm still who I am; I still possess the knowledge.

When I take off my belt, I'm still training; seeking more knowledge.

When I take off my belt, I'm still competent; finding more knowledge.

When I take off my belt, I'm still a martial artist; trusting in the knowledge.

Please finish this sentence....

"When I take off my belt, ..."

If your system doesn't wear belts denoting rank as done in Karate, then, that's cool. I respect that!

:)

**Proof is on the floor!!!

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When I take off my belt---I ALWAYS feel good!

If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.


Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries.

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The kids run for cover. :lol:

If only the body could do what the Brain thought it could once do.


Bringing the styles together at DojoVillage.com

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The kids run for cover. :lol:

Why? Do they freak seeing your strange underwear?

Seriously, I cannot fully understand the pupose of this thread.

For be it as it may, if one is all these things when they take off their belt, why bother to put one on in the first place?

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I don't wear any. :wink:

If only the body could do what the Brain thought it could once do.


Bringing the styles together at DojoVillage.com

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The kids run for cover. :lol:

Why? Do they freak seeing your strange underwear?

Seriously, I cannot fully understand the pupose of this thread.

For be it as it may, if one is all these things when they take off their belt, why bother to put one on in the first place?

I think it is a good topic. I think the goal here is to make one think about what the display of rank means, or how it effects those who see it, and those who wear it.

When I take off my belt....I don't even notice. Still the same person, even when I put it on.

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