In the Market for a Silk Black Belt

[quinteros1963]

My wife thinks i'm crazy, but after many years of training I decided I wanted a nice uniform. Now that I have a few: 14 oz Bushido and 12 oz Meijen Pro. I want a silk belt. Can any of you share what brand you have/suggest and whats embroidered on it? I want Shotokan Karate-do in kanj on the left. Unsure of my name or blank on the right. So far I've looked at Hirota and Arawaza.

[Harkon72]

Real silk belts are expensive, they are worth it because the best ones don't fray and they hold their shape. I had a satin belt, the thread didn't hold and the belt became discoloured after a while. It is worth the effort to find a good one because the material is softer and the quality makes a big difference. Good Luck.

[quinteros1963]

Its a Xmas gift so $$ is not an issue as long as it no more that the 100 dollars set aside (lol) . My other belt is 5 years old and came with a gi I bought well before I was a shodan.

[IcemanSK]

Look at EosinPanther.com for great belts. They're not cheap, but they're beautiful and they will make sure you get what you want.

[chiliphil1]

I'm surprised it has not been mentioned yet, but if you say you want a good one only two come to mind. Tokaido and shuriedo, made in Japan and Okinawa respectively, second to none. Pricing will be right around your budget, maybe a bit over but these are the best in the world, period.

[nyramat911]

I'm surprised it has not been mentioned yet, but if you say you want a good one only two come to mind. Tokaido and shuriedo, made in Japan and Okinawa respectively, second to none. Pricing will be right around your budget, maybe a bit over but these are the best in the world, period.

Yamaga also

[sensei8]

Look at EosinPanther.com for great belts. They're not cheap, but they're beautiful and they will make sure you get what you want.

I wholeheartedly concur!!