I'm considering joining a judo school. Is it wrong to wear a black belt?

If you have a black belt from a recognized martial art, let your instructor know. He or she will decide if you are allowed to wear your belt, but either way, you should be recognized as a black belt holder from your previous study. Keep in mind, however, that if your previous style was NOT Judo, you will still be starting %26quot;at the beginning%26quot;, so to speak. Your prior martial arts experience MAY allow your instructor to move you along more rapidly than some of the other students, but you will still be required to train in and learn all knowledge of the lower ranks before you are allowed to progress beyond your current standing as a black belt holder.|||They%26#039;ll supply you with a belt.





Unless you%26#039;re a JUDO black belt, you probably shouldn%26#039;t wear one to the club.





Your rank in one style/school/federation carries only over to other dojo that are under said style/school/federation. So if you have a Karate black belt or something, it doesn%26#039;t count toward your Judo belt.





If you have no previous martial arts experience, and really don%26#039;t know if it%26#039;s a good idea or not to wear a black belt, just try it out. You might make some friends.|||The instructor I have now I used to compete against so he knew I had a black belt and he let%26#039;s me wear it, but I did talk to him about it before I joined his Dojo, so just go talk to the instructor and see what he says, hope this helps and good luck.|||If you are currently a black belt in a non-judo school, it is best to ask your current instructor out of respect. Advised that you are joining a judo school.





At the judo school, also advised the instructor that you are a black belt in another school. If the Judo instructor say it is okay to wear the black belt, you have your blessing.|||Yes, it is wrong. Your belt will be %26quot;awarded%26quot; to you by your teacher (although you will have to pay for it). If you are a beginner, then you will receive a white belt. Wearing the proper belt color is important. It tells both your training partners as well as your teacher and sparring partners what level you have reached in your study.|||Whenever joining a new style, it is a matter of respect to wear a white belt. If the head of the school thinks that you deserve a different belt he will award it to you.|||Go ahead and wear the black belt and challenge their black belts. If you can defeat them then you may deserve the belt.