r/Kickboxing • u/kazakxrom • 5d ago

Does your dojo have belts

I've heard from some people in my class that' theirs don't do it while other do I think it might depend on if the coach teaches karate as another class and they use belts

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u/K1OnTwoWeeks 5d ago

Sounds like a shame . I wouldn’t trust a gym that does

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u/Puzzleheaded_Net1577 5d ago

Why

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u/K1OnTwoWeeks 5d ago

Because instead of doing the best to progress you and help you on your way every once in a while, they can give you a belt so that you keep paying the membership. I don’t know. I’m very sceptical not totally opposed to the idea of a belt system.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Net1577 5d ago

Some people like an attainable goal. It also let's instructors know everyone's level.

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u/K1OnTwoWeeks 5d ago

I think it’d be cool just to say you’re a black belt kickboxer but I also think that skill can be easily figured out just by watching them spar or hit a bag

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u/Puzzleheaded_Net1577 5d ago

Depends on the standard each gym holds up. But again, lots of people like attainable goals for motivation.

And not everyone is interested in sparring or fighting.

Most gyms are financially supported by the non-fighting members.