Darce Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Isn´t someone with 10th dan called master or grandmaster? Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu)
zelgadis-3878 Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 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). shidoshi is usely used in ninja type styles such as ninpo and other style of ninjutsue(sorry if my spelling isent right) but i am uncertain of any other styles that may use that name. i walk the path of the warrior not only to yeild to my hunger of battle nor to protact myself are the ones around me. but to honer those that spent there life making a style are defending a nation with said style ^_^
Goju1 Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Our style uses the basic counting system, with the exception of Shodan (as opposed to ichi-dan) which means something like "just starting over". And black belts are affectionately refered to a as "sensei" as a recognition for their achievement, but they are not 'teachers', although they can be. All of the instructors at our dojo are at least Nidan, even for the junior classes.
zelgadis-3878 Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 most schools now and days are ran bye a grand master are a master of about 5-10th dan but he usely techs once are 2 times a week... 4 the most part i have seen that for the bulk of classes in most schools tthe lessions are most commonly ran bye a 2ed are 3rd dan. i walk the path of the warrior not only to yeild to my hunger of battle nor to protact myself are the ones around me. but to honer those that spent there life making a style are defending a nation with said style ^_^
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