Sunday, July 13, 2014

Martial Arts iBlackbelt Drawstring Backpack


Martial artists, carry your stuff in style with the cute Martial Arts iBlackbelt Black Belt Drawstring Backpack. This custom light weight nylon bag features the word iBlackbelt with a white background and makes a great gift idea for a black belt promotion test. Customize the cinch bag with your own name or text. Perfect for carrying your martial arts uniform to the dojo or gym. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo or ju jitsu.

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Style: Drawstring Backpack
Customize this lightweight drawstring backpack for a fun and stylish carryall bag! Design a one-of-a-kind backpack with your graphics, photos, and text. Great for sports, school, and other occasions!

  • Dimensions: 19.25” x 16.25”.
  • 100% nylon construction.
  • Designs only printed on outer facing side of backpack (inner facing side is white).
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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Playing Cards


These personalized Martial Arts Black Belt Playing Cards make a unique gift idea for a black belt promotion test. Customize them with the personal name of your martial artist and year they earned their black belt and joined the black belt club. Feel free to change the text or font to suit your needs. This custom martial arts deck of cards features a digitally enhanced photograph of a black belt. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo and ju jitsu.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Table Lamp

The Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Table Lamp is sure to light and brighten your bedroom, dorm room or apartment! Customize it with the name of your martial artist or change the text to suit your needs. This personalized martial arts light makes a great black belt gift idea to commemorate a black belt promotion test. This stylish martial arts lamp features a black belt design with a black background. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo or ju jitsu.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Wallet

Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Wallet
Custom Martial Arts Black Belt Wallet
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Customize the Martial Arts Black Belt Wallet with the personal name of your martial artist and the year they earned a black belt. This custom martial arts wallet makes a great personalized gift idea for a black belt test. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo and ju jitsu.

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TriFold Nylon Wallet
The classic tri-fold nylon wallet is now customizable. Personalize this wallet’s cover with favorite designs, photos, or text and then choose from seven different wallet colors to match your design. Made with super-durable nylon, this wallet is ready for school, beaches, surf, or the urban jungle.
  • Customize the wallet cover with your photos, designs, and text.
  • 100% nylon construction with hook and loop closure.
  • Full-length bill pocket, two credit card pockets, and ID card window.
  • Measurements: 4.5” x 3.1” (closed) & 4.5” x 9.5" (open).
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

What Exactly is Extreme Martial Arts?

The term extreme martial arts is also referred to by its acronym XMA.  This type of martial arts is a combination of many martial arts styles using a combination of philosophies, movements, methods and techniques.  It is combined with gymnastics and acrobatics.  Extreme martial arts is usually what is seen on TV, movies and on the web.

 Those who are involved with the sport of extreme martial arts are of the thought that utilizing the skills that students learn can have them reaching goals once thought impossible and encouraging students to become better then was thought possible.  The goal of extreme martial arts is to show as much strength of the mind as the body.  If you can stand with your feet planted firmly on the ground and command the attention of others without using movement or sound, merely using the look in your eyes and a strong stance can show more power than any kind of flip, punch or kick.

The emphasis with extreme martial arts is on showmanship and pizzazz.  XMA is not in itself a martial art, and displays and performances of this kind is usually accompanied by dance music and is done while wearing an XMA uniform.

Where You Can Find More Information on Extreme Martial Arts

With the popularity of extreme martial arts growing everyday, it is easier than ever to find classes that will teach you how to successfully begin to practice XMA.  It is thought that those who practice extreme martial arts have more flexibility, strength of muscle and a higher degree of coordination.

This form of martial arts appeals to not only kids and teens, but young adults as well.  It is also a more exciting and visually appealing form of martial arts that can be enjoyed by many members of your family.

You can look in your local yellow pages to see if you can find an extreme martial arts studio near you.  If this doesnít offer you any suggestions, you might try searching on the internet.  The internet will be able to give you much information regarding techniques, philosophies and where you can find an extreme martial arts class in your area.

Those who are pure martial arts practitioners frown upon XMA using the words martial arts to describe extreme martial arts because it lacks applications that can be used in the real world.  There is another group that practices martial arts tricks and they frown upon the term XMA to describe what they do.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Martial Arts 1st Degree Black Belt Coffee Mug


Customize the Martial Arts 1st Degree Black Belt Coffee Mug as you wish. Create your own custom martial arts coffee cup when you add your name, your school, dojo or team name, your martial art or whatever. Great gift idea to commemorate a first degree black belt rank promotion test. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, ju jitsu or judo. This customizable martial arts coffee cup features a black belt design with one gold bar.

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Monday, July 7, 2014

Martial Arts Green Belt Hair Tie

Martial Arts Green Belt Hair Tie
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Put your hair up in a ponytail during a hard workout or sparring match with the cute Martial Arts Green Belt Hair Tie. These Martial Arts Ponytail Holders make great gift ideas for your martial artist girl at her green belt promotion test. Suitable for all martial arts including Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Judo or Ju Jitsu.

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Style: Hair Tie
Dress up your ponytail or accessorize your arm with 6D hair ties! Made with smooth elastic, 6D hair ties are gorgeous looking and gentle on your hair. Customize a set of hair ties with your designs, text and color for the perfect cheerleading squad, sports teams, or sorority accessory. These stylish hair ties are also great as bridesmaid gifts or for everyday styling!
  • Dimensions: 10.88” x .72”.
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  • Constructed with soft elastic.
  • Can be worn as a hair tie or as a bracelet.
  • Handmade in USA.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014

The Most Common Tae kwon Do Gear

If you want to do tae kwon do, you need to have the right gear for the sports. You should not go out on a practice unprotected because it can cause you serious injuries and even fractures in the different parts of your body.

The lightweight double mouth guard is a tae kwon do gear that provides extra cushion that helps in protecting the upper and lower teeth. There are instructions to follow in order to wear the mouth guard properly. This is helpful so you will no break any of your teeth and help you look nice.

The face cage is a tae kwon do gear that reduces the risk of having a black eye or a broken nose. This is a very important gear that will save your face from getting damaged and crushed. This covers the face with a plastic cage. This is made up of a shock-reducing foam which has a soft vinyl cover to have a comfortable feeling. It has a hook and a loop closure on the back and it also has an elastic band on the top in order to help you ensure a comfortable fit.

The competition padded head gear provides protection and coverage for the top and the back sides of your head including your forehead. It is well ventilated on the top and it also provides comfort at the sides and at the back.

The full head gear helps you go out in full contact. This will make you feel safe during a practice and it makes you feel confident because of the full protection that it gives. It is all in your mind so make sure that you take extra care of it like the rest of your body parts. This is an adjustable head guard, which provides a perfect fit and feel.

Of course, you need your forearm and fist protected. Forearm pads protect the knuckles to the elbows and the padding, which is over your fist. It has an elastic sleeve to provide you a secure fit. You may notice the open palm allows techniques like grappling. It is important that you keep you hand and wrist protected because you use it more often than any other part of your body.

If you are in a practice or a competition, you need a tiger balm in order to soothe pains that you got from the training. You need to bring it with you all the time. This is essential, you can just rub it on the affected part, and later you will fell it gently releasing that pain you have inside your body. There are tiger balms that are non-staining, which is advantageous when it comes to comfort.


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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Martial Arts Second Degree Black Belt Magnetic Picture Frame


Commemorate your martial artist earning a 2nd Degree Black Belt with the custom Martial Arts Second Degree Black Belt Picture Frame. Customize it with a name and year of the black belt promotion test. It makes a great personalized gift for a birthday, holiday or black belt test. This customized martial arts magnetic picture frame features a digitally enhanced photograph of a martial arts black belt with two gold bars and a white background. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo or ju jitsu.

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Style: 5x7
Turn your home appliances and office furniture into a showcase of your cherished memories with a custom magnetic picture frame from Zazzle. Printed using the AcryliPrint®HD printing process, you can customize this picture frame with any artwork or text to complement your favorite photos. Add a special message to this frame for a great birthday or shower gift!

  • Fits 4"x6" photos.
  • Sticks to any magnetic surface (refrigerators, lockers, filing cabinets).
  • Size 5" x 7".
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Friday, July 4, 2014

Martial Arts Black Belt Girl Necklace

Martial Arts Black Belt Girl Necklace
Martial Arts Black Belt Girl Necklace
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The pretty Martial Arts Pink Butterfly Black Belt Girl Necklace makes a great black belt gift idea for a black belt test or exam.  This cute and custom necklace features an abstract pink butterfly design and the words Black Belt Girl in pink design inside a sterling silver plated square pendant.

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Size: Small
Keep your favorite image, design, or words of inspiration close your heart with this beautiful square custom sterling silver plated necklace. Complete with a 18" sterling silver-plated chain (2" extender) and lobster claw clasp, this necklace is finished with a UV resistant and waterproof coating to protect your imagery for years to come. The necklace arrives in a special black felt bag that is perfect for gifting.

  • Sterling Silver-Plate.
  • Made in the USA.
  • UV Resistant and waterproof.
  • Add photos, artwork and text.
  • Charm diameter: .75".
  • Chain length: 18" with 2" extender
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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Martial Arts First Degree Black Belt Wine Charm


Mark your glass with the customizable Martial Arts First Degree Belt Wine Charm. Perfect to use at martial arts belt rank promotion party or black belt test party. Feel free to personalize them with your own text, if desired. Collect all belt colors to create a complete set. Suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo and ju jitsu.

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Set Size: Single Charm
Host a party with a set of custom wine charms to avoid any mix-ups! Customize these wine charms with your designs, monograms, or text to set them apart. These wine charms also make as great gifts for parties, weddings, and other special events! Note: Wine charms are sold as individual pieces for easy customization on each charm.

  • Dimensions: .75” diameter.
  • One-sided printing in full color on aluminum.
  • Charm affixes to a wine glass stem.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

The Taekwondo Belt Ranking System

There are traditionally ten color belt levels.

They are called gup (or kup) ranks. The nine black belt levels are called degree or dan ranks.

Each color of belt, namely white, yellow, green, blue, red, black, have a particular meaning.  For example, white signifies innocence; it signifies the student whgo is just starting with no previous knowledge of taekwondo.

The International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) uses a system of 10 kup ranks and nine dan ranks. The colour belt ranks run from 10th kup to 1st kup.

The black belt ranks run from 1st dan to 9th dan.

The 1st to 3rd dan have the title of Assistant Instructor (Boo-Sabum).

The 4th to 6th are have the title Instructor (Sabum).

7th and 8th are Master (Sahyun).

And the 9th degree as the Grand Master (Saseong).

The first Grand Master was General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do. The second Grand Master was Rhee Ki Ha, who was promoted to 9th dan by General Choi at the 1997 World Championships in Russia.

At present, there are probably about 20 Grand Masters.

According to General Choi, the reason for nine black belt degrees, is that the number three is a powerful number in the orient. For that reason, three threes must be the most powerful.

It can be noted that the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has 10 dan grades instead of nine.
The traditional belt colors recognized by the Kukkiwon (headquarters of the World Taekwondo Federation) are white, yellow, green, blue, and red.

Between solid colors, a central stripe down the middle of the belt reflecting the next full belt color is added to indicate progress in Gup level. For instance, from white the next belt would be white with a yellow stripe.

Some schools instead place a "tip" or belt-end stripe of the next color on a student's belt to signify a rise in rank.

Other schools opt for two-tone belts, reflecting both the lower rank and the next rank. For example, between the white belt and the yellow belt would be a belt half white, half yellow.

Some schools opt to use a solid color alternative instead of stripes. A common belt-color scheme is: white, yellow, gold, orange, green, purple, blue, brown, red.

There is no standardization in belt colors in the United States or elsewhere.

In Australia, many schools use white, yellow, blue, red and black. In these schools progression through gup levels is signified by white stripes near the tip if the belt, so white or yellow I, yellow II & III, blue I, II & III, red I, II & III, then red belt with black tip for Cho Dan Bo (sort of black belt in-training) and black for Cho Dan (1st Dan).

Another system in use in Australia is White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, Black, with intermediate kups/gups being indicated by a stripe of the higher color. This is usually 1/4 to 1/2 inches wide and is going across the belt, close to one of the end.

This is usually called a 'tip'. For example, 3rd kup is blue belt, brown tip.

Rank advancement records are kept by the school of origin and often by the style's association headquarters.

Black Belt ranks are recognized as:

1st - 3rd, Instructor.

4th - 6th, Master.

7th - 9th, Grand Master.

In the past, tenth dan has been reserved as a posthumous award. But in recent years it has seen presentation to a few living, Korean recipients.


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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Martial Arts Second Degree Black Belt Porcelain Plate


Customize the Martial Arts Second Degree Black Belt Porcelain Plate with the name of your martial artist and the year they earned a 2nd degree black belt. Feel free to change the text or font to suit your personal needs. This custom decorative plate makes a great gift idea for a black belt promotion test. It is suitable for all martial arts including karate, taekwondo, kung fu, judo and ju jitsu and features a black belt design with two gold bars and a white background.

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Style: 8.5" Decorative Porcelain Plate
Personalize a decorative porcelain plate with baby's picture, bride and groom's names, or other special text and images for a special keepsake gift! Featuring a subtle contour and smooth edge, this plate looks beautiful on a wall or table top.

  • Sizes: 8.5" diameter and 10.75” diameter.
  • Vibrant, full-color printing with glossy finish.
  • Recommended for serving pre-cut food only.
  • Food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
  • Comes with two small holes on the back of plate for easy wall hanging.
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