Not about the Black-belt

One of my childhood friends became a Judo Black-belt partly because his Dad wanted to spend more time with him.

His Dad wanted to spend time with him but didn't know how to formally make the time to be with him.

So he found a martial arts instructor and paid for my friend to take Judo lessons 2-3 times a week for eight years.

My friend not only became a Black-belt, but he found out how much his mother and father cared for him.

His parents invested hours (and much money) every week to be with him and to cheer him on.

What was the pay-off for his parents?

Today the Judo black belt watches his son (and daughter) participate in sports and plays.

And my friend's parents are glad they invested time into their best asset, their son.