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FIRST DEGREE - EXPERT OR NOVICE? |
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***"One
of the greatest misconceptions within the martial arts is the
notion that all black belts are experts. It is understandable that
those unacquainted with the martial arts might make this equation;
however, students should certainly recognize this is always not
the case. Too often, novice black belts advertise themselves as
experts and eventually even convince themselves.
The first degree black belt has usually
learned enough technique to adequately defend himself against a
single opponent. He can be compared to a fledgling who has
acquired enough feathers to leave the nest and fend for himself.
The first degree is a starting point. The student has merely built
a foundation the job of building the house lies ahead.
The novice black belt will now really begin
to learn technique.
Now that he has mastered the alphabet, he
can begin to consider himself an instructor and expert. A
perceptive student will, at this stage, suddenly realize how very
little he knows. The black belt also enters a new era of
responsibility. Though a freshman, he has entered an honorable
fraternity of more than 500,000 strong; and his actions inside and
outside the training hall will be carefully scrutinized. His
conduct will reflect on all black belts and he must constantly
strive to set an example for all grade holders. Some will
certainly advance into the expert stages; however, far too many
will believe the misconception and will always remain a novice,
mentally and physically." |
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(***Credit
for the article given to the Shihan-Ryu Institute and the United
States Martial Arts Federation) |
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"Also, trust me, the
continued accumulation of knowledge and the striving for
perfection of technique and character, of a Black Belt
Practitioner, occurs at any and all levels. It simply begins at 1ST
Degree Black Belt. Remember, for those of you who accomplish this
level, it is not the end of the journey, but the beginning."
Sensei Nate Wesner |
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| "After 10
years of practicing the art of Jujitsu you may overcome yourself.
After 20 years of practicing Jujitsu, you may overcome others."
Sensei Alexey Kunin |
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------ Mastery
Takes Time!!! ------ |
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