Black Dragon Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I was just curious I have heard 1st dan referred to as Shodan, 2nd Nidan but I have also heard the terms Shidoshi and Shihan. Could someone give me a list of the ranks and titles? So recognize or be hospitalized Cuz literally on a scale from one to ten I'm 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renketsu Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 From what I gather there are three main titles given to senior blackbelts: Renshi (4/5 dan) Kyoshi (6/7/8 dan) Hanshi/Shihan (9/10 dan) These are usually given according to the rules of the association / governing body for long service/dedication - the above grades are an example of what I have seen on websites! There are very few UK Shotokan karateka I know of who use those titles, the main one being Shihan Kanazawa (10th dan). Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dragon Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 Do other styles use other titles? So recognize or be hospitalized Cuz literally on a scale from one to ten I'm 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcho Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 The dan naming system is actually based on Japanese counting. Ni means 2 in Japanese, San (Sandan) is 3...Go (Go-dan) five, and so on. Keep in mind though, the Japanese have two sets of numbers, so the counting in belts is somewhat different than the counting you might do in class while practicing technique. "The true master avoids the fight."Shodan - Uechi-Ryu KarateBrown Belt - Zen Budo Ryu JJ, Yoshinkan Aikido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 All of the traditional schools that I know of use the formal titles along with the rank. However, I have never heard the term Shidoshi used except on the movie "Bloodsport". It is a Japanese word I'm certain though. Renketsu is correct with the ranks and titles. There are other titles that go with position more than rank, although the rank is usually higher, such as Soke (original founder of a system). A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Do other styles use other titles? Yes, TKD uses titles for it's dan ranks although it can vary from school to school. In general: Cho Go Nim (instructor)=shodan/nidan Bu Sa Ba Nim (Assistant Senior Instructor=nidan soon to test for sandan Sa Ba Nim (Senior Instructor)=sandan Bu Kwan Ja Nim (Assistant Master Instructor)=sandan/yodan Kwan Ja Nim(Master Instructor)=yodan and up "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Just the same: Shodan (Ichi = 1) Nidan (Ni = 2) Sandan Yondan Godan........ And all black belts are sensei. Angel YELLOW BELT Shotokan Karate Ka 5th KyuTurkeyKarate is for Self Defense not Offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 And all black belts are sensei. Perhaps at your school, however wearing a black belt doesn't make you a sensei in any other school I've heard of. And IMHO this isn't a good practice, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempocos Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 In fact in most styles you do not get to be called SENSEI until 2nd dan, nidan. Having a black belt of any rank does not make you a teacher. "If you don't want to get hit while sparring , join the cardio class" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darce Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Isn´t 10th dan called master? Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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