Using a black-belt when you're actually a white-belt gives you an advantage before a fight. So does wearing a white-belt when you're actually a black-belt during the fight. amirite?
"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."
"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."
-Sun tzu, The Art of War
Only if you use time to your advantage. Let them think you're weak
Why are belts so racist?
Depends on what martial art we're talking about. A TKD Black belt vs a 2 year 4 stripe White Belt wouldn't be fair for the Black Belt.
Or you can fight with no belt and they will have no idea what to do. They might implode.
But your pants would fall down
It's a distraction technique passed down from the original secret ninja plumbers many moons ago.