get my black belt in karate

I signed up for Karate classes this week, which I’ll be taking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’ve already been to two classes and although I am sore, I don’t think it will take long for me to get back into the swing of things.

Cape May, NJ
age: 15

I’ve been fascinated with the martial arts ever since my dad got my brother and I karate classes when I was about six. The lessons only lasted a couple of weeks but the interest has stayed with me all this time.

I’d love be able to study the old Japanese arts. As a matter of fact I’m looking into several opportunities to do so:

There are two Karate dojos in town. One is World Oyama Karate, which I understand to be an organization that branched off from Kyokushin and remains similar. Also offered at this dojo is training through the International Shinkendo Federation (or the art of the Japenese sword).

The other is International Japan Karate Federation, which trains in the Heiwa-do style, a synthesis of the best parts of the four major styles of Japanese Karate-do, with additional influences from Soke Hirano’s experience in Aikido, Iaido, Judo, and Ki.

Finally, there is a group that trains in Bujinkan or Budo Taijutsu, the art handed down to Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the 34th Grandmaster of nine ancient martial arts traditions of feudal Japan. They are: Gyokko Ryu Koshijustsu, Koto Ryu Koppojutsu, Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu, Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu, Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu, Togakure Ryu Ninpo, Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu, Gyokushin Ruy Ninpo, and Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo.

What does everyone think about these options? Especially if one has knowledge the various styles of Karate or of Budo Taijutsu, I’d love to hear what you think. Thanks.

Martial arts has been in my family for generations and I want to keep that tradition going. My dad has a third degree black belt in tae kwon do and also knows some chinese kung fu and karate. He has been teaching me all my life and I’ve decided since I came to USF to take a Karate class. The class is pretty easy since I already have experience and I’m going to stick to it until I get my black belt.

I got my 8th dregree black belt on my birthday aug-12-2005 it took me ten years to get it but im so happy i did now im teaching @ my dojo three days a week and i have a lifetime free membership so i don’t have to pay anything anymore Now the student is now the teacher

I passed my black belt grading in Freestyle Karate on the 23rd November 2003.

I would recommend everyone to train towards becoming a black belt as it is a very rewarding experience which boosts self-esteem, confidence, self-defence, discipline amongst a long list of other things :D

5th kyu! Awesome!!!!

It kinda weirds me out to realize that i have made an entry for every kyu, starting with right when i started karate. I didnt realize i had been on this site for so long!

I want to get a black belt at some stage in my life! It would be really great to master karate and have the belt to prove it.

I have my brown belt and should be there in a little over a year!

Still 6th kyu, but after a 9 month break to travel, it is great to finally be training again!!!!!!