test for a white belt?!

[47MartialMan]

Interesting....with sincerity-may I ask how long have you been a martial artist?

 

[Rich Parsons]

Well GM Remy Presas of Modern Arnis in the PI 6 had white belt ranks and three brown ranks, before the black belt ranks.

Now if the art in question has ranks, and then the instructor has added in the white belt then it oculd be for money. If not it could be just that art.

 

[bluemtn]

In my school, the instructor hands out white belt certificates once you learn all the basics. There is no test, no cost. You are a white belt when you first start. The extra little bit is really a bit of a perk for the little ones- you know, keep them interested and lets them know they are ready to get in with the rest of the class. Heck, it helps with the adults too. It means they met their half way point to yellow belt.

 

[Karate Dad]

My school tests for a white belt. The funny thing was that the school used to have you attend 3 or 4 classes, learn a basic front kick and the first student creed and then you earned your white belt. Evidently, right before I started studying there the policy changed and the school required you to take about 12 weeks of classes and then take a real belt test. The funny thing was, even though my kids were going there for years, I missed the big announcement and so did my kids. So I started taking classes, and all the time I'm thinking I just need to know the kick, the creed and I get the belt...3 classes go by and the sensei says nothing about testing...6 classes go by and nothing...2 weeks and I'm thinking I must really stink because this guy doesn't think I can do a front kick. After a month I'm busting out kicks hoping he'll notice that I can kick at least as well as the other white belts. I didn't want to be disrespectful and ask him why he wasn't testing me and my kids were relentless teasing me that I hadn't earned a belt yet! I eventually asked and he explained what the deal was...man was I happy when I found out...

kd

 

[Miles]

I once trained at a school where you had to earn the right to wear a uniform-usually after about 2-3 months of training. At that point you got your white belt. This is the only time I have seen this practice in nearly 30 yrs of training. It was not a money thing either as the program was through a community education program.

Miles

 

[still learning]

Hello, Testing for a white belt? Every system has their own way of doing things. There is no right or wrong on this! We all have different backgrounds. It is only natural, people who does things different from us seems odd? but maybe we are the odd ones!

I just mention the fact of the race tracks because I had just learn about them and wanted to share the reasons of the difference. My brother in-law use to be a race horse jockey. Sorry if I offended anyone? .....Aloha

 

[terry_gardener]

when i started taekowndo i didn't have to test for a whitebelt, the first couple of lessons i just used tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt and then i bought a dobok and it came with a white belt. the first grading that i had was for yellow belt and i also train in the uk. the school that i am with is the chungdokwan and the website is www.chungdo.org.

they are mainly base in the north of england.

hope you do well in future gradings and enjoy this martial art.

 

[Akashiro Tamaya]

Two years as a white belt? I can't imagine myself in that position.

Most of us don't train for the purpose of having colors wrapped around our waist.

The reason I started in Karate was to prove to myself that I can do it.

You don't need a bunch of colored belts to prove your ability as a martial artist.

Sometimes I do have little confidence in my abilities but still take the exams. If I don't pass, there's always a next time and learn from my mistakes.

Practice is the secret to gain the confidence on your abilty. from the sound of your post, you are taking your training like its a hobby. You only want to work at it only if you feel like it. Not a good attitude to boast your own self esteem.

Did well on my yellow exam but bearly passed my orange exam.

With a lethargic attitude towards your training,were you expecting high scores ? It looks to me that you were trying to learn how to swim by simply walking and sitting by the pool.

(Darn forward and back rolls)

What so darned about the forward and backwards rolls ?

I didn't have to test for the white belt but I wouldn't mind it. I agree with Ping898 about getting class recognition and a feeling of accomplishment. That's always been my strong point even now. Best regards, Steve

Its called Ego

 

[mj-hi-yah]

BTW....where did you find the "finger" icon?! I am still chukling about that!

Bammx2 when you post a reply click on the smilie face (at the top of the text box) and you will get a bunch of smilie choices including that one that you can click on to insert into your posts.

 

[Kempogeek]

Most of us don't train for the purpose of having colors wrapped around our waist.



You don't need a bunch of colored belts to prove your ability as a martial artist.




Practice is the secret to gain the confidence on your abilty. from the sound of your post, you are taking your training like its a hobby. You only want to work at it only if you feel like it. Not a good attitude to boast your own self esteem.




With a lethargic attitude towards your training,were you expecting high scores ? It looks to me that you were trying to learn how to swim by simply walking and sitting by the pool.



What so darned about the forward and backwards rolls ?





Its called Ego

At the time of my orange belt exam, my mom was going through a battle with breast cancer so I was kinda distracted with that. I could have blocked that out and concentrated with my training, it's wasn't easy because this was the first time that anyone close to me was stricken with cancer. But now she's at peace now. As far as the forward and back rolls, me being a heavy set person (Working on that), I guess nerves set in. Im starting to get more confident now with my training and hope to continue, barring any major injuries. Excellent points though. Best regards and continued success with your training, Steve

 

[Bammx2]

Bammx2 when you post a reply click on the smilie face (at the top of the text box) and you will get a bunch of smilie choices including that one that you can click on to insert into your posts.

Hey mj....thanks for that!

now I have something new to add to my posts!

gotta post! gotta post!
%-}

 

[47MartialMan]

But is the white belt another standard to be earned or part of the uniform purchase?

 

[theletch1]

We have a shaolin kung fu sifu here in Roanoke, Va who tests you for a white sash. Until that time you simply don't wear any sash at all. Like a few others have said already, what difference does it make whether you wear a belt of any color or not?

 

[47MartialMan]

The difference is $$$$$$$

 

[theletch1]

The difference is $$$$$$$

Really? No-one in my style EVER pays for a test or even for the belt itself. While I do agree that far too often testing fees are there to simply line the pocket of some instructors that's not always the case. It's my understanding from talking to some of the students of the kung fu instructor that he doesn't charge for testing either. Testing for the white belt in that school (I believe) is simply done after a couple of months in the school to see if you are showing any aptitude for picking up the basics.

47, you sound like you're in the same mental place I was in when I left my last school...borderline jaded. There are still SOME genuinely good folks in the world of martial arts...this board is chock full of them.

 

[karatekid1975]

My school doesn't test for white belt, but you have to take intro classes before you get it to see if you really like the style, school, ect. Plus you learn the basics also. And no, there is no charge for it.

 

[47MartialMan]

Really? No-one in my style EVER pays for a test or even for the belt itself. While I do agree that far too often testing fees are there to simply line the pocket of some instructors that's not always the case. It's my understanding from talking to some of the students of the kung fu instructor that he doesn't charge for testing either. Testing for the white belt in that school (I believe) is simply done after a couple of months in the school to see if you are showing any aptitude for picking up the basics.

47, you sound like you're in the same mental place I was in when I left my last school...borderline jaded. There are still SOME genuinely good folks in the world of martial arts...this board is chock full of them.

i can see its need in some cases...
it is not being jaded....just get tired (sometimes) of the "belt issue" and the "this vs that", and the "shaolin monk/teacher"....

but heck...these things re-surface on a martial art forum

 

[theletch1]

i can see its need in some cases...
it is not being jaded....just get tired (sometimes) of the "belt issue" and the "this vs that", and the "shaolin monk/teacher"....

but heck...these things re-surface on a martial art forum

Hey, I hear ya, loud and clear. Sometimes I have to force myself to just push all of that aside and dial in on my training. When I get fed up with the belt issues, what style is better issues and so forth you'll see me posting less and less 'cause I wind up making a conscious effort to avoid those things.

 

[47MartialMan]

yeah, but these issues are always synoymous with martial arts.

 

[Rich Parsons]

The difference is $$$$$$$

For many I would agree it is Money.

Yet, there are exceptions and there are programs, that are not in the martial arts business to make money. They may be few and far between, but they are out there.