Above all a black belt should be able to defend himself in a one-on-one situation.
We've all seen the TKD/Shotokan black belts practicing their horse stances and step punches. These McDojo students get the black belt in 2-3 years by memorizing forms. 90% of these people couldn't defend themselves on the street, and to me their black belts are meaningless.
Yes, attitude and respect also factor into the awarding of a BB, but the ultimate goal of martial arts is self-defence, and a black belt should embody that.
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