In the sport of karate, martial artists wear an "obi", a karate belt, tied around their "dogi" or uniform. The obi color signifies the skill level of its wearer and is an indicator of the student's progress. It is not given, it is awarded. There is a common legend about the origin of the tradition of the obi. It is often said that mart
In the sport of karate, martial artists wear an "obi", a karate belt, tied around their "dogi" or uniform. The obi color signifies the skill level of its wearer and is an indicator of the student's progress. It is not given, it is awarded. There is a common legend about the origin of the tradition of the obi. It is often said that martial artists started with the white belt, and then that belt became black from all of the sweat and dirt associated with years of practice.
Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Our objective Obi Skills Development System was developed based on 25+ plus years of training and the successful development of over 4,000 youth and young adult basketball players. It strategically incorporates five proficiency levels: 1) Fund
Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Our objective Obi Skills Development System was developed based on 25+ plus years of training and the successful development of over 4,000 youth and young adult basketball players. It strategically incorporates five proficiency levels: 1) Fundamental, 2) Intermediate, 3) Advanced, 4) Mastery, and 5) Elite
The creators of Obi Basketball are passionate about the game of basketball. They have been and they always will be!
They've known each other since childhood, they played the game together through high school and have experienced great successes in life, in family, in business -- and yes, in basketball.
What was missing? An objective sys
The creators of Obi Basketball are passionate about the game of basketball. They have been and they always will be!
They've known each other since childhood, they played the game together through high school and have experienced great successes in life, in family, in business -- and yes, in basketball.
What was missing? An objective system of teaching basketball from fundamental to elite levels -- that can be repeated over and over, regardless of the height, speed or initial skill level of an athlete.
We Are Obi Basketball!
The White Obi is a beginner belt that indicates no progress. The white color represents innocence and purity. Every athlete starts with a White Obi.
The Yellow Obi is the very first obi that an athlete receives following an examination. It is designed to point out a student who has made some great initial progress in studying basketball. In all, the athlete is expected to study and develop the fundamental skills of basketball and unlearn any ideas or bad habits that he or she may have had or previously developed about basketball.
The Orange Obi is the second obi that an athlete receives following an examination. Along with continuing to develop better senses of coordination, balance and patience, athletes are required to demonstrate progress in learning more about their bodies in the game of basketball.
The Green Obi is the third obi that an athlete receives following an examination. While athletes are expected to continue perfecting the fundamentals of basketball that they learned during their Orange Obi, training, new concepts, new skills, and new moves are introduced. At this level, athletes are expected to begin working more on the
The Green Obi is the third obi that an athlete receives following an examination. While athletes are expected to continue perfecting the fundamentals of basketball that they learned during their Orange Obi, training, new concepts, new skills, and new moves are introduced. At this level, athletes are expected to begin working more on their bodies, focusing specifically on strength, balance, coordination and speed. This is also the level where athletes learn how to better control his or her body and mind.
The advanced Blue Obi is the fourth obi that an athlete receives following an examination. At this level, athletes are expected to show significant progress in controlling their minds and bodies. This usually manifests itself in an athlete's unwillingness to compromise and a desire to continue intense training despite physical exhaustion. "Ibuki" (breathing) is also introduced.
The advanced Purple Obi is the fifth obi that an athlete receives following an examination. It is used to highlight athletes who have begun to exhibit great potential to be able to advance their training and skills in the game of basketball. At this level, athletes are expected to show significant progress in their basketball skills in game situations.
The mastery Red Obi is the sixth obi that an athlete receives following an examination. Athletes at this level continue to exhibit great potential to become proficient at more advanced skills. Athletes are also expected to grow both physically and mentally in preparation for advancement to higher obis. At this level, athletes are expect
The mastery Red Obi is the sixth obi that an athlete receives following an examination. Athletes at this level continue to exhibit great potential to become proficient at more advanced skills. Athletes are also expected to grow both physically and mentally in preparation for advancement to higher obis. At this level, athletes are expected to show increased progress in their basketball skills in game situations.
The mastery Brown Obi is the seventh obi that an athlete receives following an examination and is not to be taken lightly. The intensity of training increases. This is the obi where athletes begin to truly find themselves. Athletes work with Black Obi athletes and observe their styles while performing much introspection. As a result,
The mastery Brown Obi is the seventh obi that an athlete receives following an examination and is not to be taken lightly. The intensity of training increases. This is the obi where athletes begin to truly find themselves. Athletes work with Black Obi athletes and observe their styles while performing much introspection. As a result, they may develop their own moves, combinations, and techniques that would later characterize them as a unique basketball player. It is the very last obi before the Elite Black Obi. An athlete is required to possess the Brown Obi for a minimum of 6 months and two complete competitive seasons before being able to attempt to receive an Elite Black Obi.
The Elite Black Obi is not the final level, it is not the end, and it is not a final achievement. Instead, it is a brand new beginning -- athletes have learned the fundamentals and have mastered the advanced skills of basketball and are now ready to venture out into the world and find new ways to further grow and learn. Black Obis are a
The Elite Black Obi is not the final level, it is not the end, and it is not a final achievement. Instead, it is a brand new beginning -- athletes have learned the fundamentals and have mastered the advanced skills of basketball and are now ready to venture out into the world and find new ways to further grow and learn. Black Obis are also expected to teach, coach and mentor obis as a part of their individual growth and development.