
10. Bring a knife to a gunfight. We are always prepared.
9. Box a dragon's ears. We show respect.
8. Make fun of a white belt (beginner). Both know the others' capabilities. Humiliation injures both people.
7. Toss someone else's belt in the toilet. We honor others' accomplishments.
6. Break a board with their nose. We think things through.
5. Blame it on the Green Belt. We accept responsibility.
4. Copy off of someone else's paper. We do the work. You must earn it to learn it.
3. Say, "I can't do it." We say, "I'll try," or "I'll do my best."
2. Sell judo promotions on Get_Your_Black_Belt_Here.com. We do things the right way.
1. Wear a fake neck brace to the tournament to avoid competing. Win or lose, we are in the arena.
Bonus item (Black Belts exceed expectations!)
Say, "I could show you, but I'd have to kill you." Black Belts are teachers and mentors.
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