The awarding of higher levels of belts and in some cases strips on the belt gives the students a sense of achievement and accomplishment. In succeeding in their tasks and pursuit of obtaining more knowledge and skill in the art of Shotokan Karate they will progress in belt ranks. Ultimately attaining their goal of black belt. White Belt Everyone starts out as a white belt.
Students learn the basics.
One kata is taught at this level. Learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. The basics and two katas are learned to acquire this rank. Weapons Defense start here. This belt signifies the half way point to reaching the black belt rank.