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Getting a black belt is a lot more than just one more rank in the martial arts. Its a milestone that every martial artist strives for but only a tiny percentage really achieve. Getting a black belt or equivalent ranking in any art requires a lot of dedication and perseverance. The journey seems never ending as a kyu rank (below belt), but after you reach that stage its an remarkable achievement. When I was 13 years old I passed my Sho Dan test. I can don't forget sleeping with my belt practically every evening. No joke. I would take it everywhere the people and I are going to the shop, my belt came along. Spending the night at a buddies house, my belt came along.

What I didnt realize although, is there comes a excellent deal of duty by becoming a black belt. I dont think one particular recognizes this till they have been a Yudansha (black belt) for a couple of years. It possibly didnt hit me until I was a full time instructor, and far more when I stepped away from teaching. Students look up to us. We are what they want to be when they develop up. Remember when you were a youngster and you had a favored athlete and when you played that particular sport you have been constantly them. Thats what a black belt resembles. Students watch each and every move we make and duplicate them virtually to a T. We are roll models to them and their households. I accept that. I would rather make a good effect in a young martial artists life then see them throw their life away. I would rather inspire a self-doubted youngster, than see him struggle with self-assurance issues throughout his childhood and into his teenage years.

So what does a black belt imply to me? A way of life. I pay a lot more consideration to the path, and not the pinnacle of the art because in reality, there is no pinnacle. It is a journey that will never ever end. And now that I am in the procedure of opening my own dojo, being a San Dan has a lot more which means than before. I wan to make sure I am the best martial artist I can be in order for my future students to learn the beauty of Wado-Ryu.

Our instructors, and their instructors, and their instructors instructor were taught certain techniques to carry themselves and expectations of becoming a black belt. No matter whether it be physically, mentally, or socially. This has been passed down to us and it is our duty to continue to pass this unwritten rule on to future generations of martial artists. Why? Its tradition. Its the martial way. We are the leaders of our dojo.

Now that you know what a black belt indicates to me, I challenge you to find out what a black belt indicates to you.

You can also read about my Journey to become a blackbelt by going to www.ExperienceMartialArts.com and clicking on the "Learn" tab. the guide to impala led headlight