Black Belt! Many people start karate with their goal being to get their black belt. It is seen as a symbol of skill, bravery, sprit and dedication. And it does symbolise all these things. Black belts are not bought at Tokonkai, they are earned. Each person wearing a black belt within our club has submitted themselves to years of dedicated training within their art, culminating in a grading which tests their personal limits both mentally and physically. Only those that meet our high standards are awarded the coveted grades. When they are finally granted the right to wear their belt, they can wear it with pride as it has been hard fought for.