47MartialMan Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Although I have met numerous "10th degree masters" over the years, I think that in reality, I have only met and worked with one. That was Master Kuda Yuichi of Okinawa...a true master of his art. He was a gentleman and gentle man in the truest sense of the words.b He is missed by those that knew and worked with him. The other 10th Dans I've met...well...no comment. Hmmn, so you saying that might as well be 11th, 12th, 13,....etc..? (Not speaking about Master Yuichi-OC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Although I have met numerous "10th degree masters" over the years, I think that in reality, I have only met and worked with one. That was Master Kuda Yuichi of Okinawa...a true master of his art. He was a gentleman and gentle man in the truest sense of the words.b He is missed by those that knew and worked with him. The other 10th Dans I've met...well...no comment. Hmmn, so you saying that might as well be 11th, 12th, 13,....etc..? (Not speaking about Master Yuichi-OC) I'm assunming what you're asking is what I thought about the "other" 10th Dan's I've met? Let's just say that skill-wise...I wouldn't have ranked any of them higher than maybe a 2-3rd Dan....some not even that high. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 And that is the problem with the rank system-commercialism=mislead abuse=corruption=low quality=breeds lower quality=skill low quality=butt beat=bashment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Aw man, that's not that "new math", is it? Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Yes its "Martial-Math" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karategurl Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 i know that my grand chief master is a 9th degree... not sure when he becomes a 10th degree, though. He's got high ranks in other martial arts however... My instructor just became a shihan im happy for my instructor!! Hurt rather than injure,Injure rather than maim,Maim rather than kill,kill rather than be killed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenteReligieuse Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 off topic. Heard my sifu has an official shaolin disciple name (o.O) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 So do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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