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Handing out a blackbelt to a someone before they are a teenager in most cases just tarnishes the meaning of the belt itself. IMO, a blackbelt should require more than just a demonstration of the moves, but also a knowledge and a respect for the culture and history. Sure, there might be some preteens that can do that, but they'll only be a fraction of the overall percentage.
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One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"
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