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"I am ready," responds the student, expecting perhaps one final round of sparring.
"You must answer the essential question: What is the true meaning of the black belt?"
"The end of my journey," says the student. "A well-deserved reward for all my hard work."
The Sensei waits for more. Clearly, he is not satisfied. Finally, the Sensei speaks.
"You are not yet ready for the black belt. Return in one year."
A year later, the student kneels again in front of the Sensei.
"What is the true meaning of the black belt?" asks the Sensei.
"A symbol of distinction and the highest achievement in our art," says the student.
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