One of the most difficult things to get over when you get a black belt is the feeling that you really aren't good enough to have it or that you don't "feel" like a black belt.
The most important thing to remember is that you know more than any white belt.
I am much more comfortable teaching now than after I first got my black belt three years ago. I know that there are people in the dojo that may kick better than me or be more flexible. I also know that I'm good at self defense and that I do a good job of teaching others.
There are people in the dojo that I taught when they were white belts. I can see my stamp of teaching on them when the do basics and some of the early katas. The thing that keeps you working on improving is when you see them perform something wrong because you taught them wrong. LOL
Posted by bbarton at September 10, 2004 08:47 AM