ok so i'm kind of low belt ranking. most of the people in my dojo are high belt and some kick their belt rank while some kick not up to the standards. i have no problem with it. but it's just that everyone judges everyone by their belt color and height and how strong they look. i'm short, yellow belt, and look weak, even though i'm actually pretty strong.
what do higher belt people think of lower ranking belts?
do they look down on them?
2007-07-28 08:56:28 · 10 answers · asked by happy. 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
No. I don't consider myself "above" the lower ranking belts, especially since most of them are older than I am.
I would have a very low opinion of a higher-ranking belt who looks down on lower-ranking belts because:
1) They were at that grade once, too.
2) There are many other people much higher-ranked than they are... how would they like it if THOSE people started looking down on them?
3) Martial arts generally (should) instill humility and respect.
4) At my dojangs, the higher ranks are expected to help out the lower ranks if they need it.
Just last Thursday, there was this white belt who had a bit of trouble with forms and pushups, and you could tell he was struggling; he was sweating profusely. But that didn't stop him. He was actually very pleasant about it and the black belt with him was happy to help him out. The rest of us had a bit of fun watching him and the other white belts trying to survive through the class. ^_^
If you're willing to learn, most higher-ranks are usually willing to help you get there. In fact, many expert practictioners (even 8th-9th dans) still consider themselves students-- they're always learning. I guess you could say they've just learned more than everyone else. :-)
2007-07-28 09:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately some do but don't let that bother you. Those that do usually are hiding something like their own feelings of insecurity and inadequacy or are probably just not very nice people to begin with. Most, but not all, of real rank who have some ability usually remember what it was like for them as they came up through the ranks and often times you have their support.
Instead look at it as if even though you are a yellow belt you are going to try to do things as good as any black belt. If you set that as your standard you will soon earn the respect of those that count and what the others think won't really matter.
2007-07-28 17:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our system we don't look down on anyone, but Brown Belts. You're shown the most love as color belts, but we purposely give our Brown Belts Hell. I know there will be a lot of opinions about this, but we do it for a reason. We use our Brown Belt stage as an initiation stage. Technically our Brown Belts are already Black according to other similiar standards, but we take them through a "Rites of Passage" that lasts 2 to 3 years in order to start their new journey as Black Belts. Our Brown Belts is our hardest working belts on all levels.
2007-07-28 17:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by nupetation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people that have high ranking belts don't look down they may not what to teach you anything or they had a bad lower ranking child that got them in trouble or hurt.
2007-07-28 16:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by timm3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a lot of things,that is an indivdual thing.I began karate when I was about 40.I never did get past a gold belt,age caught up with me.However,I ran a black belt out of the ring during a sparring match.He was about 15 and skinny and he was afraid of me.
I was not afraid of him and he knew it.I was just going to knock the taste out of his mouth if I needed to.
After that,a more seasoned black belt was my partner.
I look like truck with legs but I do not lightly esteem Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris.Nor do I judge by looks,that is a losing proposition.
You are right however,people do look at belts to judge.
2007-07-28 16:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Den 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people may be arrogant enough to look down on lower belts, but they should be trying to help them, as that is their responsibility by being a higher rank. i'm high ranking, but i treat everybody the same
2007-07-28 16:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by Shay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the higher belts who look down at lower or beginners are dishonoring the creed of martial arts and have ego or insecuriy issues that make them feel the have to one up a fellow pratitioner than the self security and pride of just being good at what they do and as a peron which martial arts teach besides fighting. to belittle those lesser than themselves is a digrace to the dojo and the arts.
2007-07-28 16:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by suzij 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rank means nothing. It does not exist outside the walls of your school.
The experienced artist looks at lower rank with a great deal of respect. They know what it means to have been there. They should be dedicated to building you up and educating you to pass on their abilities.This is how honorable seniors look onto less experienced artists.
2007-07-28 16:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i'm a yellow belt in karate and there is a couple of new people in my group, we dont look down or at them because of there size or anything.
2007-07-28 16:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Cilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually i think that most senseis judges students by their belt
2007-07-28 16:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋