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The meanings of what each belt represents
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White Belt
The white belt represents purity; the innocence of an
individual about the art itself and about the specific system that
each particular Master teaches. It represents the open mindedness that
a student must have in order to learn anything new, and to be able to
understand the complexities of daily life.
A white belt is like a piece of white paper allowing anything to be
written on it. The white belt student has no preconceived thought to
hinder any new thought to be absorbed. There is total faith and trust
in the Master that he will guide the student towards optimum
development. In order to learn anything in life, an individual must
possess the curiosity, openness and intensity of a white belt.
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Yellow Belt
The Yellow belt represents gold which means truth. It
is important that an individual be truthful with himself as it
eliminates egotism and creates personal
contentment .
The
concept of the seed is further symbolised by the colour Yellow. A seed
is one of quality when it is able to grow into a quality plant.
However the foundation must be solid in order for future growth to be
possible.
The planted seed can not expect to grow into something it
is not. An apple seed can not grow into a orange tree.
We have to
accept ourselves, who we are as individuals and try to excel to the
best of our abilitys.
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Green Belt
The green belt represents growth. In living for the
future, growth is necessary and essential for living. Since growth is
normally associated with change, we must accept changes although they
may cause feelings of insecurity.
Memories of our achievements in N.E.K.A. serve many functions. As a
green belt, it must serve as a reference for our development, but must
not hinder our progress. Techniques learned up to this point should be
polished and refined; striving for constant self-improvement and
growth.
Green in a plant represents life {living}. Being a green belt reminds
us that we are living, and that living is experiencing the future in
little bits of “presentness”, occurring one after another.
Re-experiencing the past continuously is not living; it is a state of
stagnancy, rigidity, and death.
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Blue Belt
The blue belt is symbolic of the sky or the ocean.
Although our naked eye can see only a portion of the vastness, this
does not represent all there is. The color blue depicts the mental
depth or maturity of an individual. Like the sea, we cannot see how
deep the water is, nor the continuously moving current underneath the
surface. An individual must train to be strong mentally as well as
physically. It is our determination and perseverance that gives us the
ability to conquer difficult tasks.
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Red Belt
The red belt represents the brightness and energy of
the sun and is symbolic of the physical acts of the individual. It is
only through physical activity that an individual is given identity
through his her mental depth and capabilities.
It is through the physical training in N.E.K.A that an education of
the mind and revaluation of self occurs. By overcoming physical
setbacks, stressful situations, and disappointment through
perseverance and determination, the development of indomitable spirit
takes place; the ultimate goal of N.E.K.A.
The red belt also represents limitation, which is opposite of the
limitless blue belt. In contrast, limitation permits an individual to
evaluate his or her progress. It prepares us to reach our short term
goals, which in turn, leads to achieving an ultimate goal.
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Black Belt
The black belt combines all of the belt colours and
thus represents all of the various concepts of each belt colour. It
represents the commitment to the value system of the colours and the
dignity that comes from pride in oneself. This pride is achieved only
through overcoming difficult tasks using a combination of physical
achievement and mental determination.
Attaining the rank of Black Belt should be viewed as a new beginning;
now you are ready to learn, using the tools that you
have been given.
"A Black Belt represents an achievement through years of dedication
and commitment. It symbolizes hard work, self-discipline, and
perseverance. Becoming a Black Belt installs a responsibility to one’s
self and others. This responsibility is to pass on knowledge,
experience, motivation and encouragement to other students without
hesitation. A true Black Belt recognizes the fact that there is an
infinite amount of knowledge remaining to be discovered. To call one’s
self a Black Belt with pride and integrity, one must endeavour to
continue their relentless pursuit of personal development and growth,
with consistency, sweat, and humility."
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