--- In impactmartialartsdojo@yahoogroups.com, trvimpact
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> After years of dedication the goal is reached "BLACK BELT" what may
> believe to be the true beginning of martial arts training (as they
> have final learnt enough to begin learning!!!). But for some it's
> the beginning of the end as Black Belt we make or break you. No
> supernatural powers are handed over with the new grade just extra
> responsibilities you are still the same person with the same
> strengths and weaknesses.
>
> Shodan First Step Or Last!!!
>
> Keep kicking Trev

Hi, Trev!
Black belt is definitely the beginning of your training. Up until
that time, you are more or less just learning the mechanics of the
basics so you will be able to apply them effectively.
It could also be that your instructor is the type who will promote
you before you are ready just to see if you will get an inflated ego
or if you will actually live up to what a black belt supposedly
signifies.
Take care,
Cayce