1st degree black belt in TKD whats its meaning and personal significance to you?
2007-11-23 03:35:52 · 18 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
it means to me...
i can woop your *** so dont try anything funny
2007-11-23 03:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're 13 and becoming 4th Degree Black belt. I'm sure you're a victim of those mcdojang that roaming around your place, because if said promotion are being happened for short time, then maybe if you reach at the age of 30 years old, you're already 10th Dan, LOL. Kid, what you had is not an accomplishment, sorry to say this but I'm not sure if you achieve the quality kind of teachings from your Instructor, because mcdojang is a watered down kind of Taekwondo school that poorly giving inefficient skills. Good luck ..............
2016-05-25 02:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Shaolin Gung-Fu, the way you obtain a Black Belt, is that your white belt became dirty enough to look like it's black! The different belt rating's are Americanized! I believe it depend's on the dojo, and the sensei,(sp), to see if the student has obtained the knowledge, and skill, to hold the First Degree belt, and hasn't been pushed through for status. It is a great accomplishment! Your mind ,should now be in tune with your body, and your inner self.
2007-11-23 03:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it is like a qualified tradesman that has just finished there apprenticeship, you have been equipped / skill in your chosen field, and as a tradesman it takes a good part of a lifetime to become a master tradesman.
And as a personal point of view , you have mastered the basic's and have aquired the skills to carry you on to the next leg of your training. Each Degree/ Dan to me is a deeper understanding of your choosen Art.
2007-11-23 08:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Riki3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that I am still a beginner in the martial art and I must keep practicing so I can learn and understand what I have been doing the past 3-4 yrs even more.
2007-11-23 04:22:01 · answer #5 · answered by Codys mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beyond black belt it is the further commitment to improve yourself. To continue in personal development. It is also where the art starts to really open up and you begin to understand the application of techniques. When I achieved my black belt I felt there were missing pieces; as I trained further I felt I really now understand the art. I also realize there is still room to grow.
2007-11-23 03:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by SiFu frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st degree black belt. Period.
Back in the days, when I was doing martial arts, I don't remember any degrees. Probably a new thing invented to make people stick around longer.
Kind of like:
chubby
fat
very fat
super fat
and super duper fat
Once you're fat, you're fat.
2007-11-23 03:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prestige and confidence of knowing you have achieved the highest attainable skill level in your field of endeavor. Kind of like working to become an Eagle Scout or earning a PH.D in a specific subject you have a personal passion for. In one word, PRIDE.
2007-11-23 03:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you are using a JAPANESE term to denote rank in a KOREAN art I have no idea what their translation of 1ST DAN might be but in JAPANESE it means "awakening knowledge" a beggining not an end in itself.
The path may be more clear but the real journey is just starting.
2007-11-23 04:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by bunminjutsu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the culmination of hard work and the loss of blood sweat and tears-it was a proud moment for me. it signified the end of the apprenticeship and the beginning of true learning. i value my 1st dan more than my 2nd and 3rd dan gradings.
2007-11-23 07:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by tony c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shodan is just the end of being a beginner and the beginning of true knowledge.
2007-11-23 04:45:42 · answer #11 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋