Obi
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The obi (帯) is the belt of your karate uniform (gi). In Isshinryu, the color of the obi (and stripe, if any) signifies rank.
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Ranks
See Ranks for a fuller explanation of Ishhinryu ranking systems
| Japanese | English | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Go Kyu | Fifth Rank | Yellow |
| Yon Kyu | Fourth Rank | Green |
| San Kyu | Third Rank | Brown |
| Ni Kyu | Second Rank | Brown w/ white tag |
| Ik Kyu | First Rank | Brown w/ black tag |
- Dan ranks from Sho Dan (first degree) to Yon Dan (fourth degree) all wear black obi with the color of the gi top and bottoms denoting rank.
- Go dan (fifth degree) through Hachi Dan (eighth degree) wear paneled obi of black and red or red and white
- Shihan, or Masters (Ku and Ju Dan - ninth and tenth degree) wear solid red obi
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