stencil Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 I'm a recent brown belt, and I find it strangely complex, for the following reasons: 1) You've stuck with karate for a pretty long time now - you've been diligent and you worked hard. 2) You're still SO far away from Shodan. 3) You can taste it. 4) You realize you're in it for the long haul. Any other brown belts here?
mikS Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 I'm a recent brown belt, and I find it strangely complex, for the following reasons: 1) You've stuck with karate for a pretty long time now - you've been diligent and you worked hard. 2) You're still SO far away from Shodan. 3) You can taste it. 4) You realize you're in it for the long haul. Any other brown belts here? Hey i hear ya.
SaiFightsMS Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 I was a brown belt for a very long time. That is the point where many find out if they really want to be a black belt. I found it hard to believe that some would go so far and then just disappear. That is the point you find out just how much work really lies ahead of you. Every bit as much effort as you have put in so far and more. In many schools it is also a point at which you really begin to be given more responsiblility to help those coming up behind you.
G95champ Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 We had three browns in our ranking system so most of our guys wear brown for at least 9 months if not longer. IMO Brown is the most important rank. However like you said its sort of like you teenage years as well. Your not a Dan but you not really a color belt anymore. Your ahead of most people but you not able to lead yet. I usually see the greatest growth of my students durring their time and brown because they tend to realize where they have been and where they are going. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Kirves Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 The meaning of wearing a brown belt: You are cannon fodder when someone comes in to challenge your dojo.
Solo Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 I'm a first year brown belt aswell...I'm just ecently heading into my second year actually. They're preparing me intensly for my Shodanright now. They want me to go for the testing this year....I'm so freakked out though. I'm not sure how to train on my own for it...*shivers* I still can't wait though..I know, weird combo of feelings lol "Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make."-Bruce Lee
major_motoko Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 I'm 2nd Kyu Brown, so I've still got my 1st Kyu grading to come which I'm training for now. Black belt always seemed so far out of reach when I was coming up the ranks.. it still feels far away.. but a little bit closer and more obtainable now I know I will get it when I'm ready. What does it mean to be a brown belt? You have a lot more commitment, a little bit more understanding of the complexity of karate (hopefully ), a bit more responsibility to help out lower grades and be a good example in terms of behaviour and dojo etiquette. You also realise how much stuff you still have to learn osu, motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi
Kyokushin Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 Ain't that the truth!!! Boy the more you learn the more you realize that you don't really know that much. I've been brown belt for a year now, and should be testing for 1st Kyu in a month or so. Brown belt to me has been a lot. I've taught, trained harder, been more frustrated at times. Brown belt is that last step where you really have to brush up on everything so that you can even consider yourself for Shodan, and brushing up isn't so easy when we've learned so many things. As for black belt, well like you said so close yet so far. I think I'll cry when I finally get mine Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama ---
renketsu Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 Brown belt is that last step where you really have to brush up on everything so that you can even consider yourself for Shodan And then when you do get your shodan, you have to re-learn and re-think everything... I think being a brown belt puts immense pressure on you to perform as you have not proved yourself yet (getting a blackbelt for what that is worth) and are being watched intensely by the rest of the club as you are the ones to keep up with; and of course by the seniors - who want you to be the best you can be to test for shodan. Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk)
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