Requiring Patience For The Black Belt And For Rank Advancement In General

[HighKick]

No you also need skill, but that's what the test is for, to see if you've got the skill. So what Im saying is it's the test and whether or not you pass or fail that determines whether or not you've got adequate skill to grade up.

Totally, completely, 100% disagree. With the exception of when a person is really, really green, it is up to the person to train at a high level. This includes finding a school/gym that meets their needs. It isn't the 1970's; it is very easy for a person to know and understand 'high level' training. If they live in denial, that is on them and will usually be fleshed out quick enough.

To be clear, this does not include people who cannot or do not want to train for peak performance. Some people see a dojo/dojang as a social club. And while I do not fully subscribe to this, there is something to be said about a strong brotherhood in a school. It is what keeps most schools alive and thriving.