I was wondering about this too. But in a later chapter, the Spanish version has a translators note explaining that in Japan a black belt doesn't mean quite the same thing as it does in other countries. First-degree black belt means they're a serious student of the art while higher degrees...
Yeah it's pretty realistic, obviously the techniques land much more cleanly in the comic than in real life, but it's a good look at the sport.
I am overjoyed this series is getting an English translation! I read it in Spanish and had no one to discuss it with. Thanks Cosmix!
I can't wait for...
Absolutely cracked series, just finished the Spanish translation. I really hope this effort by cosmix to get the English translation off the ground goes well because I don't want to be alone in loving this series.