2nd Degree Black Belt Test - 20 Hours

Check out his brothers test - • 2nd Degree Black Belt ... . World Champion Medal Winner - This is his Second Degree BLACK BELT test (Nidan Test). It is this long because it tests how well a student trained. Everyone looks good when they are fresh, but once they are exhausted, and running on pure will-power, then muscle memory takes over - a great way to tell who really trained. . Of this goup,10 people tested for their First Degree and 2 people tested for 2nd degree. This video shows what it takes to be a Second Degree Black Belt.. Boden, age13, doing his Nidan Black Belt Test. This Test was 20 hours long from Canada's Best Karate. This test was developed by the Purple Dragons in Trinidad.

[@chimeranzl9147]

9.5 years, that's dedication. good work. always wished I'd started a lot earlier.

[@teammalto]

I'm glad there are still places that do this. Tears to my eyes.

[@deanpothorin]

+Ben Malto Check thi sout - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqixf3pqg62Md6c

[@teammalto]

That's amazing. Respect.

[@fazemama6666]

Malto

[@thewannabemartialartist4613]

Quality over quantity

[@RecoveringGenius]

Finally! A real Black belt test. Boden, I have one thing to add...If you ever quit you'll being making the biggest mistake of your life, because you have NO idea how good you're going to be when you're older. You're way ahead of the game and you are going to be great.

[@congdungnguyen7354]

I am happy about it too

[@jameswarner5878]

I started TKD when I was 4 years old. It took almost 9 years to get my black belt. This was before there was a McDojo everywhere. To take my black belt test we had to drive 50 miles to one specific school where people all over the state took their test. I earned it. Couple of years later I left because it was only taking kids 3-4 years to get a black belt, and they didn't have to do much of anything other than have their parents write a check.

[@misterguy2329]

+James Warner 4 years from white to black is normal and reasonable. You can complain about the quality of black belts they were producing, that's fine, nobody's saying belt factories don't exist, but 4 years is pretty standard for 1st black.

[@winter6849]

Especially if u dedicate yourself for the last 1 year from shodan ho to shodan, it's reasonable

[@Grandmaster_Sub-Zero]

Ok. When I saw the video I thought to myself "probably another McDojo", but I was wrong. Good stuff.

[@SirDehumanized]

Hes definitely not at a mc dojo that's true skill.

[@SirDehumanized]

I feel like you shouldn't award belts for how old you are it should be for how skilled you are. Because Different belt ranks are simply a teaching tool. besides that their only other use is keeping your pants up.

[@cjreay1106]

+UDK Dehumanized I agree with what you have said to a certain extent but u believe no one should be a black belt with out at least 4 years training 3 days a week minimum and being at least 14 years old to have force and power behind each technique

[@Theivv]

+reshi pn I would say that a black belt should be more than just being able to control skill, but you should have finished puberty, and have a fair amount of mental development that typically only comes with time. This is typical because a small man pass puberty will be stronger than a young boy who is still going through puberty.

[@designedbygod5754]

A year later..... I believe a black belt is just the beginning. You've earned the right to master the true depths of the art as well as teach those who are learning the basics. Basically all youve done is practiced the basics well. Now, bring all aspects of the game together and master your art everyday sharpen your iron and fine tune the technique to your body and mind. Age and strength don't make you a black belt. But the constant fine tuning that has no limit or standard to your progression. A person can master a kick in a day if his mind and soul are up to it. But the art of fighting is a lifetime dance that will never be mastered by man.

[@guardianknight5842]

Cj Reay this is really late but the video said he trained for 9.5 Years

[@Lucas-ck1po]

It inspires me to get myself back to the place i should have never left. It's a feeling only a few understand

[@lephrog4612]

+Lucas silva vieira i understand you entirely. one of the few worst decisions i've made😔

[@steps96rt25]

im actually still on it q:

[@pennykaye9971]

started wada ryu at 14 was 4 years in and only a purple belt, but i loved it the discipline, the friendship and family. Sadly turning 18 to much party's and drink and work i never went back :( .... one of many life choices i really fucked up at 32 now i would give my right arm to be in that family

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Penny Kaye I feel you man

[@globalautobahn1132]

Definitely, 3+ years and a Purple belt. Loved the exercise, discipline, and self defense abilities

[@robertmccoy7722]

Major props for earning your second degree! Anyone who has been there knows how much work and dedication it takes to be rewarded such a prestigious belt. Don't let anyone say that your martial arts is fake or useless without letting them test you on it!

[@scolpitts]

Wow! 20 Hours, thats like the triathlon standard for belt testing. WELL DONE!

[@TheOfficialNukeDem]

From home, I applaud you young sir ! Very rarely we see actual skillful and passionate fighters, no, no fighter, you are a true warrior! GOD BLESS YOU young sir !

[@CodaCombatives]

Congrats on your belt promotion. I'm glad your school is a blend of traditional with jujitsu and MMA type sparring. Adaptation to the changing world and the martial arts will keep your system alive and well. Congrats on behalf of CODA Jujitsu of Missouri and Arizona

[@adamgrofik5470]

I can fully relate to this test. I took my Kyokushin shodan examination at midnight to about six in the morning. All basics for the majority of the test, a little run on queens boulevard, and of course traditional Kyokushin kumite!! Kudos to a kid taking on such a mentally challenging test, I probably couldn't do it lol!! Awesome job kid, OSU!!

[@christinaerickson3827]

I love this video! What a testament to the discipline, focus, work, tenacity, and sheer will power this young man possesses! My son is 6 now and has been in karate for about a year and a half now. I hope to someday make a video of him similar to this one. Thank you for sharing!

[@felixofla101]

When I saw him grappling and pulling them takedowns with submissions. He got my vote.

[@backlashstudios6088]

This is very real karate and I respect that but judging from the sparring I feel they aren't 2nd degree level. I don't think a 13 year old is really developed enough to be a second degree level. Still lots of respect this is the kind of training that will make effective karate fighters and 20 hours is brutal though I would suggest not wearing those helmets, I know it still hurts but getting conditioned to the pure hits is very good for a real fight.

[@itsus7393]

well sparring you want to wear a helmet, you dont condition yourself while testing, you condition yourself in parctice, trust me, if you didnt wear gear, you would be severly hurt, because these are other martial artist who can seriously hurt you if a mistake is made, hence the helmet and slight armour, if you were take a blow to the head from like a second degree black belt, you would have some issues, and in like all street fights and actually fights, it probably wont be against martial artist due to their self restrant, so yeah you need helmets in sparring

[@Ibrahim-sk5xc]

Nah, dude, the only reason the sparring wasn't good was because it was his 6th hour.

[@Beas7ie]

I think they should lose points for wearing those boxing gloves while hitting pads. The whole purpose is hitting and kicking pads and bags is for conditioning. When you wear heavy gloves and feetpads, then it just defeats that purpose.

[@multimeter2859]

Beas7ie I disagree. While conditioning is one aspect, it's also about accuracy. Wearing gloves is completely okay as well. When my instructor tells us to glove up for pads, I rock my 2 lb boxing gloves. The extra weight is meant for hand speed.

[@themuffinman6942]

Harte to Heart that makes sense, the first time you get punched is mind blowing, and if you keep getting punched you'll be a tank

[@toddspencer3256]

Good stuff Sempai, I am a 40+ yr practitioner of martial arts and it's good to see the warrior spirit is still alive. Train well, train always!

[@owenracey6682]

My 6-year-old son just started karate lessons. We found this video and I'm very impressed, especially by the kata. To an outsider it seems so amazing that he can remember all the complex moves and perform them with authority. I hope we can make it this far some day!

[@bigfella2111]

By my estaminet he will be a second degree by 14 or 15 if he does it alot

[@k00LGuY671]

Good job, I'm still on green in Kyokushin. I got inspired by this video to strive harder train more do the best. OSU!

[@pokeman316]

Awesome man! Happy training!

[@cian4725]

k00LGuY671 how’d u get on ? Are you still training at it?

[@charlestorres4181]

True martial arts at its finest!!! Awesome vid & well deserved!

[@cagedraptor]

I haven't seen a school that required much sweat , any real skill and dedication to their style since the 80's. Training has soften up like most everyone from the 90's on. Started martial arts in the 70's and am still plugging along. Spending more than a year now to get a black belt is rare, ok maybe two or three. a 13 year old at 2nd dan is the only factor that could be raised, but in this world where I have seen 5 and 6 year old black belts can't really make much of a deal about that. Congrats to any who put that much into their art.

[@johnnyharris9087]

Mad respect Sir! Awesome work indeed! 👊

[@michaelkenpo7459]

Lol bro forget the hate I am a 6th Dan in American Kenpo and I see how much time you put for this skill, you looked so tired, but not a single moment of the test did you show yourself tired, you always moved with energy. That's why this video makes me so happy, it's good to know there are kids out there who still go for achievements like this. Bravo, young gentlemen!

[@deanpothorin]

Thats Very Kind - thanks you. Check out my brothers Nidan Test - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqixf3pqg62Md6c

[@tristiandavis6852]

today is my first day of karate

[@tristiandavis6852]

it's been going good and lol its teakwondo

[@Danilovzz]

Hahaha :D:D:D

[@Broxty]

Drill Instructer911 Change to a better martial arts. Muay Thai, BJJ literally anything else lol.

[@multimeter2859]

Always starts with the first step man. I started last June when I got to Ft. Campbell. Testing for 9th Kyu at the end of the month.

[@David-gj9qr]

Broxty what about Kung Fu

[@senseisounds4893]

This video is one reason why is started training karate 👌. keep ut the good work!

[@karlseagull6383]

Well deserved Nidan. Crisp movements and well performed techniques and Kata.

[@redcabbageVic]

. That boy is truly amazing. What a thing of beauty . I hope he sticks with it for the rest of his life

[@lucainternational541]

the blond boy in helmet hair is a wild animal, fast, accurate, aggressive. I hope that none of his companions got hurt. the instructors seemed quite careful because no one got hurt.

[@Fon11]

This is the second test I've watches on here and you can tell your in the black belt state-of-mind because the just looked to easy for you on all your components. Congratulations Sempai.

[@mr.Winston90]

Best testing I’ve seen great job dude

[@bassai2010]

Its impossible to watch this and not be awed by what you see. That was simply an incredible performance! You have truly inspired me . Joel

[@deanpothorin]

+bassai2010 Check this one out - my other son. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqixf3pqg62Md6c

[@jeddyhi]

With great respect and admiration, I salute that young man.

[@dangerouswater]

Having that sort of commitment at 13 is incredible...you do not get that far watching porn all day and play Cod...

[@cubangoat60]

yep that guy must have so much discipline

[@lavapg3d988]

Awesomeness... I love the work he put in to get to where he is today. Forget the haters talking about the time it took you to achieve your goal. They don't know what they're talking about.

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

Well done. 20 hours has gotta be super tough. Just getting through it is amazing.

[@3695reddragon]

congratulations on your achievement becoming a second degree black belt is no small task you have much to be proud of from one martial artist to another and never be satisfied always push further to ascend to higher levels i hope to see another video where you get your 3rd degree black belt in the future.

[@jiujitsu77]

finally.....real karate. kudos to you guys. and major props to this kid.

[@johnnywishbone932]

This how I grew up! I loved every second of it!

[@christiangerhardt2408]

This is proper stuff! good to see.

[@thehopoman]

nice, looks legit..good personal defense and they arent afraid to mix it up...nice

[@rustydomino694]

Testing for my 1st degree blackbelt in taekwondo tomorrow, took me 7 years but it was worth it... wish me luck.

[@danvickiriggs3207]

Well done. You are an inspiration to us all.

[@grizztough4091]

The young man looks great. Great potential for mat skills, JJ< Grappling, hope he wrestles in high school. Good style, good balance and foot work, needs help on the sparring, hands up and better striking base, but the kid is 13! NICE JOB!

[@uwannafightbro2797]

this is excellent...there's too many places these days that just give out belts if you've been there long enough, regardless of how unskilled you may be. glad to see you worked hard and demonstrated some real skill to earn your belt. surprised you didn't have to break boards, though.

[@BartoszKosiarski]

Takedown moves in the defense and self defense parts are very nice. The way he punches on sparrings is funny tho, well congratulations. You earned that belt.

[@TheShorinkenpo]

very good, hope he keeps up with it

[@misterguy2329]

This kid looks pretty good. Glad to see a karate school that doesn't stick to tradition past the point where it adds value.

[@aliedesuacido]

It's hard to find a lot of good testings and studios, but that was amazing, impressed would be an understatement, congratulations at achieving as much as you have at such a young age.

[@HeadshotBoquet]

Awesome, just awesome. You guys are very similar to our school. It is a very rare thing to see a blend of traditional and modern martial arts and its another thing entirely to be proficient at both. From what I've seen here you have a great school, congratulations.

[@smokeuall218_5]

this is coming from a student from the number 1 dojo in cali out of all the other black belt sissy test, this one is one of the best. I love how long it takes for each section, that'd how it should be. not one or 2 hours. GRATS Man keep up the good work

[@winter6849]

It's a black belt test of course it's gonna be long, yellow belt students gonna die if the test was that intense

[@shuura]

that was awesome!! Congrats!!!

[@Pych0t3ddy]

This is very impressive. There isn't a single school in my area that trains their students like this. This is real Martial Arts.

[@hellsignirving]

Rally amazing 9.5 years u truly deserve it

[@vineeth3971]

woow.. exact background music for this goosebumping video

[@FightingSpiritGistel]

Respect for this guy. Greeting from Belgium

[@morotomi12]

respect! I train Sin Moo Hapkido and my black belt test was 5 hours and it was physichally most challengin thing in my life. I got knocked out 3 times and I cried trough the test bc I was so exhausted. But I earned it!

[@matthuffman176]

super impressive! congrats!

[@glennclark1305]

Wow. well done. Nice to see some one so young and so committed. This 'style' is not my thing but like the sentiments in the main story of this 2nd degree test. Looks like a fantastic club, respect to the instructor in keeping this a tough/dedicated regime, most clubs today are so money orientated, nothing wrong with that but usually standards drop for the sake of a few more £££££s. Again well done to that young man.

[@stevensandoval4208]

Every time I watch this video I cry because of the good memories I've had when I received my 2nd degree and 3rd degree... it was literally like this test I get so emotional over it

[@Diguitarist]

I was a bit skeptical when I saw your age listed, but that belt was well earned. I've been training for about 11 years myself and know how hard a test like that is. Glad to see there's still some schools out there that push their students like this and like where I train.

[@MartialArtsTutorialsFighttips]

Hello Sir its not that bad at 13 year old most people are fully conscious and understand plus if you start at a young age like i did at 7 by 14 you should be a black belt

[@Diguitarist]

Is not that you aren't conscious, at 13. There's a level of responsibility that comes with the rank that many if not most 13 year olds can't handle. I'm not saying you can't, just that in my experience that has been the case and I think many in the martial arts industry agree which is why most schools don't offer black belts to kids under a certain age. My old school it was 16, some that I've visited its 15 or 18. The place I train now does allow youth to test for black belt but there is a youth curriculum and belt and they have to retest at 16 to the adult standard. All that said there are exceptions to the rules. My little cousin was about 13 when she tested for her black belt, passed and she totally deserved it. She also was mature enough to handle that weight of responsibility, so if you are like her, then good for you, and keep doing what you do. The world needs more mature 13 year olds. I work in an industry where we hire a lot of young people right after they graduate from college, and most of them are not as mature as my little cousin was when she was 13. When you get to that age you'll be an example and will go far. Keep training.

[@MartialArtsTutorialsFighttips]

Hello yes, i Agree with you, and based on my experience when i first started doing Karate under Japanesse teacing Joshimon Shorin Ryu and belts took a year for you to be able to test, for example from white to the next belt a year passed by the time i was 8 i had my yellow belt, and i had to work so hard and run so many kilometers and do so many push ups plus many zuki combinations ETC that i was so proud. and not like here in usa my little cousin in a year is already a Blue belt.. but that vary from school to school.. if you can please subscribe to my channel i will value any comments on my last videos and your insight thank you

[@davidwate6057]

reshi pn One word. YES! As a 5'6" roughly 155lb 21 year old, I took down a division one university linebacker while I was working as a bouncer. Skill and technique win out over brute strength MOST of the time.

[@tinev4173]

Omg i love how respectful they are to eachother! SENPAI!!! My first lesson tomorrow and im 13, he's like 19 or something now lol.

[@ShiningWizard241]

Damn he’s good! I wish all Karate places were like this.

[@88Yahooman]

Amazing video here. I'm sorry to say that I unfortunately attended a McDojo. Very sad. I watched so many people get ranks that they did not at all deserve but as long as you paid for the exam it didn't matter how you performed or if you didn't know everything you were supposed to. I'm glad to see there are in fact great schools out there. Thanks so much for this video.

[@lstubbs71]

Killer video!

[@neilwalker3500]

Nice work! Great grading

[@20brooklynnyy]

i wanted to congratulate you sir on your perserverance and hard work to have gotten to this point. Amazingly talented and a good model for everyone.

[@carlosmartindelcampo8532]

I think everyone came in here expecting some BS McDojo test but man was that impressive . Congratulations to you sir, and thank your teacher for having an amazing karate school!!!!

[@danm8004]

Great work champ.

[@ramoncorrea5716]

As a third dan I do respect this. I think a 20 hour test is a bit over the top. However I remember the long testing for my third fan followed by my 100 man kumite. I understand wanting to see your students exhausted. Either way very good. Warms my heart to see good karateka out there. OSU!

[@TristanClark]

Seems like a legit place to get a blackbelt. 1.5 years is to short in my opinion but it seems like a good system. Mixing traditional and mixed martial arts together is the key... to much of either one is lacking. Good job

[@thowell947]

I think it said 9.5 years.

[@CodeX00Z]

7.5, 9.5 or 1.5? '-'

[@thowell947]

There's no way he could learn that in 1.5 years, so it's gotta be one of the other two.

[@CodeX00Z]

That was what I thought.

[@breezekaptin4149]

It said 9.5 lol

[@kylestrong4231]

Awesome how they train Jiu-Jitsu and take downs. My dojo trains a little judo to be more well rounded, but i wish we did more full contact sparring

[@bruceleedisciple]

I know this video is old but way to go, kid.

[@maxc101]

Wow, you guys really rock!

[@rorschach2425]

the kid is really good. he deserves that belt.

[@martixboywill]

Man 9 and 1/2 years congrats bro

[@joseresendiz9390]

congratulations this video is amazing ...and your test is exelente brother in martial arts ...no se si recibas mi saludo pero es realmente admirable tu esfuerzo y recibir tu segundo dan te hace un caballero de las artes marciales ...nunca dejes de practicar

[@Tyler-dd9cl]

Amazing 🥋🥋☯️💖💖💖💖💖 video,may I ask what style of karate is this

[@therealgeeza]

Thx for editing down from 20 hours. It shows the power and influence of Brazilian Jiu JItsu that a Karate test now has a JJ section - (but in BJJ you cannot earn your black belt until you are 18.)

[@ciaranac]

yeah the judo and bjj is evident but you need to be a well trained bjj or judo guy to be fairly effective, thats why they have the minimum age at 18

[@ianngines6]

IN OUR DOJO BEFORE WE PROMOTE INTO BLACK BELT, YOU SHOULD BE 17 ABOVE, AND BEFORE WE RECIVED OUR BELTS OUR SENIORS PUNCH US WHILE ON A HORSE STANCE 3 PUNCHES/SENIOR ABOARD.

[@sbeast64]

Really inspiration stuff. I just started Karate myself, looks like I have a long way to go hah.

[@YellowPlagueProductions]

Nice to see them incorporate contact sparring into Traditional Martial Arts.

[@bearjuarez143]

+Zenmaster Jared not in kyokushin

[@mrstrdknmabalz1412]

Glad there are still karate dojos that still train throws & grappling. I do shotokan, & we do this as well

[@JourneyToTheCage]

I wish all karate places were like this. This is real karate.

[@martinandree]

Nice foot work and nice grappling!

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

Nice job to the new second degree black belt!

[@matthewbaumann630]

Good video. Everyone seems to do Bassai Sho differently in the first move. In our school, our hands are still touching.

[@xScopeLess]

Good for you! Very inspiring :)

[@Crystals10000]

very amazing and that is a very long time to test :) very impressive

[@mcnaby]

Outstanding, young man :)

[@beedoubleu]

Good job. Respect from your Shorinkan Shorin-Ryu Karate friends! Osu.

[@Ghostofenzo]

Bet I can beat his ass in Mortal Kombat X

[@Tyler-dd9cl]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀

[@ashlynnmsp5930]

if anyone is wondering the name of the song is its Fort Minor - Remember the name

[@dalenjackson1002]

This just shows how much I need to push myself I'll get up there one day

[@bretklawiter2600]

respect man

[@ropsujou]

I would not mess with this kid.

[@maskedman90]

I do BJJ and this was just so refreshing to watch. There's so many fake karatekas out there, along with TKD and KungFu schools, but this just made me so happy. To watch live sparring (standup and grappling) really made me smile. Great job.

[@cjreay1106]

maskedman this is a lot like traditional wtf tkd My style has stand up cqc throws ground work self defence and weapons I have techniques from judo bjj aikido Muay Thai Silat krav kung fu and karate and eskrima all within my style of tkd not the Olympic rubbish or as you say fake mcdojos

[@thebaseballshow5980]

I just took my test today I was testing for Ikyu in Kenpo karate (black belt 1st class) even though I was not testing for shodan or nidan I was testing with kids who were testing for both of those ranks my test was 4 1/2 hours this video is so cool on how long these kids can go without giving up 20 hours dear god

[@deanpothorin]

Good Luck and never give up - no matter how much it hurts.

[@iamcarpetpython]

Excellent training and testing! No easy blackbelt there!

[@tomfuse9839]

Nice Job man! U have have all the respect from me!

[@joynt2002]

Big like for you kid !!!

[@phdcredible5211]

This impressive lad is the next Ed Parker. Osu. A fellow Nidan.