[White Warlock"]Indeed, a 16 year old black belt, probably attained when he was 14 or 15. Sounds like the same old flaw of providing rank to those who are 'mentally' not ready for it." i got my 1st dan black belt when i was 13 and i believe that it is not age but the person who provides this problem. beyond that, i have seen many younger upper-belts act "cocky". peace,