I have had several students ask about the meanings of the belt, so here you go:

WHITE BELT...

Is the first belt, represents a beginning, a purity and a lack of knowledge of the Martial Arts

GOLD/YELLOW BELT...

Represents growth and exploration.  Now we see the need for more knowledge and dynamic techniques.

GREEN BELT...

Represents the trees, the roots are now firmly planted and we reach up into the sky for light and greater…

A black belt is automatically put into a leadership position upon donning the belt.   We find this is a transition, that is shocking, without having first spent meaningful time practicing, and experiencing what it is like.

 It will still be different upon becoming a black belt, but the practice will make it easier —less culture shock, if you will.  It helps also in the passing on of the traditions, and techniques of…

Simple.  Right?

Not really.   I believe it takes practice.  

We try to teach with the little things, to try again, to boldly attempt, to have positive self talk, with learning how to get support, ask for help, determine who is on your team, to re-evaluate the approach.   To start with the small things, the "turn the…

A frequently asked question this week.   Here is the answer in about 3 min.