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The specific rank does not matter. It is more about the style and what the head of the style allows. And it can vary from person to person as well. I was allowed to start classes at a new location and teach when I was a 2nd kyu. At the same time, I am aware of 3rd degree blackbelts that have not been allowed to open a school.
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What are the strips on a Karate belt?
Stripes can indicate a number of things, depending on the school and traditions of the specific style. Typically stripes on kyu belts indicate an intermediate step between two belts of solid color. On a black belt, the stripes can indicate the degree of black belt the wearer holds.
How many color belts in martial arts?
The standard belt color system is white, yellow, green, brown, and black. In some Karate school and styles the color order is white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black. Depending on the school, stripes, additional colors and combinations are also used. I have even seen a camouflage belt!
Is Master Fred Richmond a 9th Degree black belt?
Yes he is, He was promoted to 9th degree black belt by MAKA Martial Arts Karate Academy in 2011 and shortly there after retired from the art.
How many levels are there to Chinese Martial arts?
In most Asian regions there are 10 levels of the black belt. There are between 7 to 12 levels before the black belt, this varies from school to school.
What degree black belt is Jean Claude VanDamm?
He earned his black belt in karate, but there is no mention of level in any of the material I have seen on him. He won all 17 of his fights by knocking out his opponent, losing just one fight and winning the rematch. Hes a 4th Degree black belt. Stated by him in black belt magizine some time in the 90s . A interview with his long time trainer whos said he gave van Damn his black belt all the way up to his 2nd degree
