In America alone there are about three million children involved in the martial arts today. Most of them are in programs that use traditional sewn belts, and most of their instructors either already use tape or would like to have an easier and cheaper way of handing out rewards. The main reason for this is that retention is the single most important success factor in any school, and most experts agree that providing short term rewards and recognizing achievement keeps kids motivated and coming back for more. These stripes uniquely fulfills that need because they are so inexpensive and easy to use, plus far more attractive and versatile than plain tape, and unlike paper stickers they will stay on the belt for weeks rather than one time use on the uniform.