These stripes on the belts are for going the extra mile, reading books, helping others, tying their belts, leading others, teaching, impressing, and so much more. I’ve heard amazing stories from parents of significant differences at home just to get one of these stripes on a belt. It takes so little to be extraordinary, and let me tell you, these kids are extraordinary. Martial arts is more than a physical sport, it’s a vessel for greatness.