The black belt is a piece of material. You can order one through any Martial Arts supply company. If you want the special kanji and logo of your school, you would have to order it through your school.
Most black belts, since they are expected to last many years, are made of silk and cost close to $100.
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The term black belt refers to a martial artist who has achieved a certain level of expertise in his chosen art. Many believe that a black belt is an expert, but its more accurate to think of a black belt as a graduate: like a high school graduate. A black belt might best be described as competent in his martial art.
The ac belt has a tensioner that is accessed from below, and takes a tensioner tool to loosen. Remove the serpentine belt, release tension on the ac belt then the belt can come off for replacement.
It depends on the style of martial art. First Kyu, the rank right before Black Belt is identified differently by different schools and styles. Originally it was a brown belt My style uses a brown belt with black ends. Some use a brown belt with a black stripe running the length Some use a red belt (which can mean 9th or 10th Dan in other styles!)
The first belt you earn is your Red belt, the next is gold, then blue, then brown, then black. After you have reached your black belt you can then earn Dans
The belt itself is pretty strong, made of silk layered over a cotton core, with eight or ten rows of stitching. A black belt student might also be very strong; although there is no particular strength requirement for the black belt test, training toward a black belt results in increased strength. It should also be remembered that although you may have earned a black belt, you will not maintain your strength unless you maintain your training.