Many martial arts divide the various stages of ability into ranks. In
styles derived from Japanese and Korean martial arts, the ranks are often
denoted by colored belts, ranging from the white belt of a new beginner
to the black belt of a senior student.
Advancing One Step at a Time
The requirements for each belt level are defined in detail and represent
incremental improvement in that martial art. Successive belt ranks require
more difficult and comprehensive knowledge, and represent new challenges
to overcome.
Kids learn to take on new learning in chunks; by dividing up all the
knowledge needed to master a martial art into sections, they can take
on each section as they become able. Upon passing the tests required to
receive the next level, they can look forward to the next belt level,
and so on.
Learning to tackle complex and comprehensive bodies of knowledge by breaking
them down into smaller portions is a skill that can help outside the martial
arts as well, whether it's learning to swim or learning calculus.
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