0 the symbol of a very high standard in the sport of judo or karate
1 someone who has reached the highest level of judo or karate, (= methods of fighting) or the level itself:
The teacher, unless he happened to be six feet tall or a black belt in karate, would have no chance to control the class.
He holds the black belt, or equivalent, in four martial arts.
It is revealed that she has a black belt.
He held the rank of 9th "dan" black belt in hapkido.
Gageler has a black belt in taekwondo, a sport that he took up in his early 40s after seeing his sons training.
The black belt is traditionally bordered with red; however, some groups use a plain black belt.
His judo career started at the early age of 12 and just three years later he was awarded his black belt.
Beginning in 1997, the black belt competition has been conducted in a championship division.
