**The New Real Ranking of Martial Arts Belts**
Graduate from the Playground: Win any fight.
Beginner Belt: Win any fight by using the opponent’s force against himself.
Intermediate Belt: Win as above without becoming emotionally involved.
Advanced Belt: Win as above without hurting anyone, thereby reducing risk for the
future.
2nd degree Advanced Belt: Win as above with the person ending up friends with you.
3rd degree: Win as above without anyone knowing you won, achieving both humility
and secrecy.
4th degree: Talk yourself out of the fight with a win-win situation.
5th degree: Talk yourself out of the fight by sacrificing your pride.
(6th degree) Black Belt: Walk away from fights.
2nd degree Black Belt: Run away from fights.
3rd degree: Watch everyone you’re around and avoid low people.
4th degree: Do not go to wild bars or nightclubs, avoid challenging social postures.
5th degree: Sleep when it’s dark, go to work when it’s light. You have achieved
Martial Arts perfection, you have won your fights before they ever happened.
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