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As martial artists, exhibiting and having the ability to demonstrate etiquette is not only refined and elegant, it demonstrates to other people that martial artists can change a negative situation to a positive outcome. Displaying martial arts etiquette is considered one of the highest levels of being a true martial artist. In traveling the many paths we take in life, each and every day, we exhibit constant awareness of the world around us that is natural to us as martial artists. The martial arts instructor who teaches etiquette in his/her classes is that special instructor who cares for his/her students at a higher level. Etiquette studies should be required for testing for higher grades and ranks.
