blackbelt
Dojo's highest rank
A blackbelt is someone who has achieved advanced rank in martial arts like judo, karate, or taekwondo, marked by wearing a black belt.
The term extends to any high level of expertise: She's a blackbelt in Excel spreadsheets.
Also spelled as two words: black belt.
Martial arts school
- kataMartial arts movement pattern
- sparringPractice combat training
- kumiteControlled martial arts fighting
- drillingHole-making by rotation
practice · conditioning · technique · form · stance · kicks · punches · blocks
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- aikidoThrowing art using redirection
- jiujitsuJoint-lock martial art
kungfu · hapkido · kenpo · kickboxing · budo · wushu · silat · ninjutsu
Skill from extensive practice
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
discipline · perseverance · commitment · focus · patience · years · journey · sacrifice
Martial arts uniform
- beltStrap securing trousers
- uniformIdentical throughout
- padsCushioned protective layers
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
Martial arts proficiency level
- degreeUnit of measurement
- gradeClassification by rank
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- testingExamining to evaluate
certificate · stripe · advancement · sandan · ranking · progression · examination · grading
Japanese word for teacher
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- masterAuthority or controller
- coachOne who instructs
- sifuMartial arts master title
mentor · grandmaster · guide · trainer
dojo
Martial arts school
- kataMartial arts movement pattern
- sparringPractice combat training
- kumiteControlled martial arts fighting
drilling · practice · conditioning · technique · form · stance · kicks · punches · blocks · repetition
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- aikidoThrowing art using redirection
jiujitsu · kungfu · hapkido · kenpo · kickboxing · budo · wushu · silat · ninjutsu · sambo
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
dedication · discipline · perseverance · commitment · focus · patience · years · journey · sacrifice · determination
gi
Martial arts uniform
mouthguard · headgear · footpads · shinguards · dummy · mat · tatami
dan
Martial arts proficiency level
testing · certificate · stripe · advancement · sandan · ranking · progression · examination · grading
sensei
Japanese word for teacher
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- masterAuthority or controller
- coachOne who instructs
sifu · mentor · grandmaster · guide · trainer
blackbeltwhite belt
Lowest martial arts rank
novice · beginner · yellow belt · unranked · untrained
black, blacken, blackness, blacks, blackish, blackened, blackening, blackly, black belt