[TKDLady]

I have done Taekwondo for 10 years now. It is unacceptable for a colored belt or any other belt to not call a black belt Ma'am or Sir. We are referred to as Ms. Mello, Mr. Palmer or Ma'am and Sir. I have gotten so used to it that it doesn't bother me. I like the respect part because so many kids do not have manners and this gives them a little direction in that respect. Also, living in the South, you kind of expect it from the gentlemen that are still out there.