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Definition of blackbelt

blackbelt

/ˈblækˌbɛlt/
black · belt
Plural:blackbelts
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• noun

1

A high rank of proficiency in various East Asian martial arts such as judo, karate, and taekwondo, represented by the wearing of a black sash around the waist.

Example

"After nearly a decade of rigorous training, she finally earned her blackbelt in karate."

2

A martial artist who has attained the rank represented by a black sash, or, more broadly, an expert practitioner in a specialized methodology such as Six Sigma.

Example

"The instructor is a third-degree blackbelt who has competed in several international tournaments."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating from a closed compound of 'black' and 'belt', translating Japanese 'kuro-obi', the sash introduced in the 1880s by Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, to denote an advanced practitioner.

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