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Old 07-02-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Shokei Marcsui View Post
I've read on some dojo websites about dojo etiquette. It was stated that a lower kyu cannot/must not touch the obi of a higher grade particularly a dan grade. Where does this tradition come from? Is this a universally practiced tradition?
Ive heard of it but its not something ive really seen observed i have touched the belts of higher grades during bag work or sparring to remove a trip hazard from the floor when its come of,or when coaching i have adjusted belts and attached ribbons to the belts of fighters to nervous to do it for themselves .
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