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Why would you give an old woman a 1st Dan black belt if she can't defend herself?

Don't get me wrong, I love her enthusiasm, and she is doing great for her age....but, c'mon now, she would get pushed over. They're just deluding her. 

  

Posted - December 7, 2017

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  • 46117
    Because she can.  Up to a point.  It is a good discipline and if you are getting on in years, it keeps you alive and vital that exercise.

    Good for you, granny.

    This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at December 7, 2017 3:05 PM MST
      December 7, 2017 7:44 AM MST
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  • 13071
    If she got a Black Belt, maybe she can defend herself. You go girl...thats what I say. ;D
      December 7, 2017 8:03 AM MST
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  • 2327
    She wouldn't be able to do anything. It's not her fault for believing that, it's the people who gave her the belts. 
      December 7, 2017 3:07 PM MST
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  • 5808
    She got it because she worked for it and deserves it.
    Go Granny Go.
    I betcha she would surprise a mugger...haha This post was edited by Baba at December 7, 2017 3:05 PM MST
      December 7, 2017 8:49 AM MST
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  • 2327
    She would get pushed over! lol 
      December 7, 2017 3:05 PM MST
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  • They are called " McDojos"  they reward black belts just for putting time in.  Basically pay-to-belt  places.   Second,  the whole belt ranking system in Karate is arbitrary and stupid.  There is no real rhyme or reason to it and it's not consitent.
      December 7, 2017 9:12 AM MST
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  • 6124
    What?  Hey, don't dis me Righty.  I can defend myself!  I DESERVE THAT BLACK BELT DAMMIT!  AND, I think I look pretty hot wearing it too.  
      December 7, 2017 10:47 AM MST
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  • 2327
    Are you that woman in the video? If so, please don't try to use it on anybody. It will end badly. Like, fatally badly. 
      December 7, 2017 3:11 PM MST
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  • 6124
    Hey!  Imma come over and use it on you!  Then we'll see who the real bad a$$ is.
      December 7, 2017 5:57 PM MST
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