In order to advance beyond the grey belt, I am required to take at least sixteen Improvement classes *and* have the approval of my master. My master being who she is, I could have the approval yesterday, but that's beside the point. (The other options are to have three private classes with a master certified to teach these classes or wait six months and take a seminar at the end. Still require master's approval.)
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