I have been in the military for over 25 years so I have a very biased view of rank structures.
However in the dojo I find it usefull as a guide to ukes abilities,It lets me know how I can use uke to train myself, as well as how I can expext my uke to use me.As I understand it one of our goals is to be able to feel our partners motion and to react to/with it.Untill the day I reach that point,having colored belts to indicate each others abilities is a great training aid.
Well thats my view anyway.
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