Black Belt

Set in the early yaers of the Showa Era in Japan the story revolves around three men who aspire to receive the kuro obi that can go only to the right successor. The year is 1932. Three men are zealously engaged in karate training at the dojo of Eiken Shibahara. Their names are Taikan ; Choei and Giryu. Eiken suddenly dies but the kuro obi black bekt that will designate his successor has not yet been passed on. Karate is not about fighting. Who wil be the one to heed Eikens words of wisdom and receive the coveted kuro obi to carry on as his successor. Iin a related development the Military Police Headquarters takes note of the exceptional skill of these martial art practitioners and the three men are commanded to join their forces. Then the three that have left the dojo are thrust into a terrible and fateful encounter.