July 26, 201214 yr This is a question for the black belts...How many belts do you have? So far I have 2, one plain, one with a dan stripe on it and tomorrow I'll have my "nice" belt. It's gonna be a Satin/Silk belt with my dan stripe on the left and the Chinese Characters for Shaolin Kempo(少林拳法) on the right. Both in red. *edit* I'm also upgrading from the standard 1.5" width to a 2" width.I've heard that Silk frays quickly and that Satin is an "in the middle" for durability. I like the "old" look, but I also want a belt that will last me the next 40years. Also, I'm paying $130 for this belt so it better last! haha. So yeah, I'm happy. What are your thoughts on Cotton, Satin, and Silk belts? Shodan - Shaolin Kempo███████████████▌█
July 31, 201214 yr I'm not a black belt, but I'd like to say congratulations on getting your new upgrade. Wow, that's one expensive belt, hope it does well for you. Tang Soo Do - Red Belt (2nd GUP)
July 31, 201214 yr Author I'm not a black belt, but I'd like to say congratulations on getting your new upgrade. Wow, that's one expensive belt, hope it does well for you. Thanks! The embroidery will take a few weeks as they send it to China. Can't wait!I should have my new Arawaza Emerald gi by then too. Shodan - Shaolin Kempo███████████████▌█
August 3, 201214 yr DO NOT buy from the black belt shop in my experience. I ordered a Tokaido belt and embroiding. When I got it, it had a wrong character in the Kanji and was in orangeish red, not the usual Red. No help from them on some adjustment. They did offer to re do the Kanji, but in orange again.I did order from Panther belt, nice lady on the phone, took my order, answered all my questions. Great Folks. Ni Dan in Isshinryu, current training in Tarboro NC
August 3, 201214 yr Author DO NOT buy from the black belt shop in my experience. I ordered a Tokaido belt and embroiding. When I got it, it had a wrong character in the Kanji and was in orangeish red, not the usual Red. No help from them on some adjustment. They did offer to re do the Kanji, but in orange again.I did order from Panther belt, nice lady on the phone, took my order, answered all my questions. Great Folks.Thanks for the info, but I actually ordered from a local guy in town my Master recommended. I came close to ordering form Black Belt Shop too... boy am I glad I didn't! Shodan - Shaolin Kempo███████████████▌█
August 16, 201214 yr congrats! This belt will kick butt Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power.
August 16, 201214 yr Author congrats! This belt will kick butt When I get it back from embroidery it will! Shodan - Shaolin Kempo███████████████▌█
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