What does black belt mean?

Definitions for black belt
ˈblæk ˈbɛlt, ˌbɛlt for 3 ; ˈblæk ˌbɛlt for 1black belt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. black beltnoun

    a person who attained the rank of expert in the martial arts (judo or karate)

  2. black beltnoun

    a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)

Wiktionary

  1. black beltnoun

    The highest belt colour in various martial arts.

  2. black beltnoun

    Someone who has attained a black belt

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  1. black belt

    A black belt is a high rank in various martial arts that denotes a degree of competence, expertise, or mastery. It is often the highest ranking color and is associated with advanced levels of skill, knowledge, and experience. The time and requirements to achieve a black belt can vary greatly between different martial arts. In general, a person with a black belt is expected to show proficiency in techniques, leadership abilities, and understanding of the art's principles and philosophy. The term may also be used in other disciplines to denote a high level of proficiency or expertise.

Wikidata

  1. Black belt

    In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though frequently not the highest grade or the "expert" of public perception. It is also a relatively recent invention, dating from the late 19th century, rather than an ancient custom.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of black belt in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of black belt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of black belt in a Sentence

  1. Shoshana Roberts:

    I have been doing martial arts since I was nine, and I have a black belt in tae kwon do ... and I am scared.


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