NEW Junior Black Belt!
Wellington, FL – February 23, 2018: Genbu-Kai Karate is proud to announce the promotion of their first junior black belt Kota Ramsey. Kota started in the Karate-Kid program (3-6 year old), April 2010, and advanced to the rank of 7th kyu, the last beginner level. December 2010, Kota moved to the junior karate program, which he has been active in for the past 6 years, at least three times per week. Kota tested for this rank during Genbu-Kai’s annual seminar events in front of Demura Shihan, October 1, 2016.
Due to Kota’s age, physical size and maturity level, he has since moved into the adult program and is currently a 6th kyu adult green belt and working his way towards the adult black belt.
In Genbu-Kai, anyone testing for their 1st level black belt ranks, are presented with either a plain red or black belt. For juniors (under 18), a plain red belt is awarded, and (over 18), a plain black belt is awarded. After this initial promotion, students must wait and prove their dedication, and within a year’s time, are awarded their official Sho-Dan ranks (red or black belts), with their names embroidered on one side in Katakana, and the other side with the name of the organization.
In today’s society, many who test and pass this rank often quit shortly afterwards, thinking they’ve reached the top. However, this is the first step in understanding the true essence of Budo (martial art’s training). Therefore, many miss the benefits, and true essence, of martial arts training.
Picture: L to R: Kota Ramsey, Sensei Keith Moore.