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The Study of Marial Arts - A Word of Caution
The study of Martial Arts should be entered into with eyes wide open. Much of what is being marketed in today's environment is not a fair representation of what it takes to become a successful practioner. There are no shortcuts, and the path to real skill is a long one. Attaining black belt rank is a process of years. Emphasis on a student's rank - or how quickly one might achieve the next rank - might be an indication of something other than concern about achieving a certain amount of experience or skill level. Thus, many long-time practioners are wary of what is considered the "commercialization" of the art - a business model that puts marketing and volume ahead of developing real skill.

For some perspective, the first black belt rank is Shodan, which means "beginner". So when after years of training, a person achieves the rank of first degree black belt, that person is a rookie and is just beginning the journey to real skill.

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