Respect, no matter the rank.
I believe, on average, to get a black belt it takes between 8-10 years of consistent training.
(Source: trianglejake)
"I don’t train for a black belt. In my heart I am already there, my mind and body just need to catch up."
— Brian
"I enjoy Jiu Jitsu for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons being the amount of time it takes to acquire a black belt. Through a process of natural selection, Jiu Jitsu eliminates all but the most dedicated martial artists."
— Brian
