Highler Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Always wondered what a 3rd dan does for 4th dan, 4th dan for 5th dan etc. Is it just the usual kata, sparring etc or do higher grades get their dans for services to the art or something like that? any other requirements?Anyone know? 'The cat taught the tiger everything he knows. One day the tiger turned on the cat and the cat ran up a tree. That was the one thing the cat never taught the tiger.'
granmasterchen Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 yes, there are many requirementsone being dedication and contribution to the artsothers may include but are not limited to katas, sparring, breaking and suchbreaking is a big thing in my styleone of the things we must do for a very low dan rank is to take a large bucket, place an apple at the bottom, fill the bucket with sand, and spear hand through the sand and pull the apple out with one swift technique.but yes there are lots of various criteria depending on styles and instructors... That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger
Conqueror Posted June 15, 2005 Posted June 15, 2005 In our dojo, time and continued training are key. Our tests are by Sensei's invitation only, so really the day you are promoted is the first day of your next test. Increased proficiency in the kata, learning the few kata that we reserve for yudansha, etc. are important as well, but that comes with increased time in training. Jason B.Hendersonville, NC"I'm not really eccentric... I'm not eccentric unless that means 'crazy', which I am, probably." - Kyoshi Doug Perry
parkerlineage Posted June 17, 2005 Posted June 17, 2005 Depends on your style, really.In AK, it's pretty much all political past Long Form 6. My instructor always says, "Black is black," and I much agree with him. A master will demonstrate that he/she/it is a master by his/her/its proficiency, not mass amounts of red on a belt.Peace;Parkerlineage American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker
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