"Becoming a Black Belt" is an article the reflects respect for the art of martial arts. The writer is bringing  a reality touch to the fantasy people may have about becoming a black belt. The writer is telling the reader that the black belt we often see on people in the martial arts came with years of dedication and practice and time. It is not an  over night reward that can be purchased. I think that was a great idea to remind readers about the seriousness of this discipline.

Learning the correct way to practice martial arts is not only a discipline but a chosen life style. As the writer pointed out, a true practice of martial arts incorporates the values and disciplines of this practice into a person's everyday activities. You choose to live the art and be a representative of the discipline.

The writer brought to our attention the metals worn in martial arts are earned through years of practice and competition. The grace and recognition comes for most people after they learn their techniques well enough to compete with other contenders for the different color belts and progress up to the black belt. The black belt is the one color that most people recognize. It is the one most people see on Hollywood martial arts celebrities. The black belt is the one that makes novice sign up for classes. Little do they know, they are years away from acquiring the covenanted black belt. This was an interesting article and it brought to light the dedication and patience needed to earn a black belt. I would recommend this article and website to others.