Quote Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime View Post
What do you guys think when you hear that someone has a black belt? My first thought is, "So?"
What do you guys think when you hear that someone doesn't have a black belt? My first thought is, "Whew!"

Because that means they probably haven't spent a few years or more actively taking martial arts classes building strength, fitness, technique and confidence. It also means they probably didn't have to sit an exam where their abilities were tested to a high level covering strength, form, spirit, weapon technique, resilience against multiple rounds of sparring and discipline.

Sure theres always the possibility that a black belt is a complete pussy but the fact that they are 'just a beginner' doesn't make me any more complacent.