What A Black Belt Means To Me – A Way Of Life
Being a black belt is more than just another rank in the martial arts. Its a milestone that every martial artist strives for but only a small percentage actually achieve. Obtaining a black belt or equivalent ranking in any art takes a lot of dedication and perseverance. The journey appears never ending as a kyu rank (under belt), but once you reach that stage its an amazing achievement. When I was 13 years old I passed my Sho Dan test. I can remember sleeping with my belt practically every night. No joke. I would take it everywhere the folks and I are going to the store, my belt came along. Spending the night at a friends house, my belt came along.
What I didnt realize though, is there comes a great deal of responsibility by being a black belt. I dont believe one recognizes this until they have been a Yudansha (black belt) for a few years. It probably didnt hit me until I was a full time instructor, and more when I stepped away from teaching. Students look up to us. We are what they want to be when they grow up. Remember when you were a child and you had a favorite athlete and when you played that particular...
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