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Important Facts About Karate

“The most important thing that a Karate-ka needs to succeed in their goal of becoming a Black belt is ambition, this they will get from their desire to achieve and their will to win, these are essential if the Karate-ka is to endure the years of hard rigorous training they will undergo.

Training only at the Dojo is not enough, the Karate-ka must take their lessons home with them and practice each day, only then will the karate-ka grow to be skillful and strong both physically and mentally, as the karate-ka matures with each grade so will their good manners and etiquette, outwardly and even more important, inwardly”.

Sensei Hails 5th Dan – JULY 2001


Karate is one of the most popular martial arts practiced today.

Karate is for Just About Everyone.

Karate is for all ages and both sexes.

Karate is a great physical workout, no matter how young or old you are, and no matter what shape you are in when you start.

Karate is a way to a better life, not just a method of fighting.

Karate is great for the mind (concentration) and the spirit (emotional stability).

There is no such thing as the perfect martial art. Nor is there any one art that is better than another or all the rest. The art is not better, only the practitioner. But, remember that on any given day, anyone can beat anyone!

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Grade Order of Belts

Japanese Name
English Name
Example

Beginner

White Belt

8th Kyu

Red Belt

7th Kyu

Yellow Belt

6th Kyu

Orange Belt

5th Kyu

Green Belt

4th Kyu

GreenBelt

3rd Kyu

Blue Belt

2nd Kyu

Brown Belt

1st Kyu

Brown Belt

1st Dan

Black Belt

2nd Dan

Black Belt

3rd Dan

Black Belt

4th Dan

Black Belt

5th Dan

Black Belt

6th Dan

Black Belt

7th Dan

Black Belt

8th Dan

Black Belt

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