The V You have a few options available. Let start with the traditional V for group picture. with the leader in the front. Important to reinforce leadership once more. Just in case, potential students do not know what the belt ranking stands for. Then you have different individual poses. The body hug where you wrap your right hand over your left elbow. This pose was used a lot by Helio Gracie and define the self defense aspect where your right hand is free to block a strike. Next option is the hands on the belt. So you just look like a bad ass. Also, do not smile. You do not want to come across to friendly just in case someone might want to join your club. The worst option in my opinion is the crossed arms, just bad for self defense (just in case somebody decide to strike you during a photo session at your dojo!). To conclude, we have the hang loose sign as well. The shaka sign , sometimes known as "hang loose", is a gesture often associated with Hawaii and ...