Do you want to have a Black Belt? or Do you want to be a Black Belt?
I think it’s a fair question to ask considering most people want to have a black belt. Whether they want it for social status, bragging rights or because they believe the belt itself will magically give them the skills of a black belt. The faster a student realises the difference the faster they will start seeing amazing results with their training. Wanting to Have a black belt can lead to many problems during your martial arts journey. However wanting to BE a black belt will keep you focused on what really matters such as improving yourself, and developing your skills at a level that will result in becoming a black belt. Keep in mind that reaching a black belt is not the final destination of martial arts. For most who achieve this it is the beginning of a new chapter in their own book of martial arts.