Post by GM-Neal on Mar 31, 2006 11:00:23 GMT 8
Below are some Ranks Used by some Martial Arts Systems, The MMAA, Employs these Ranks, what are your Systems Ranks (If Any).
What Do American Martial Arts Ranks Stand For?
Students. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belts are students. They are sometimes called:
1st Degree = Advanced Student = about two to five years of Martial Arts training.
2nd Degree = Senior Student = up to ten years of Martial Arts training.
3rd Degree = Senior Advanced Student = up to 15 years of Martial Arts training.
These three ranks traditionally wear black belts.
Skillful Technicians. 4th and 5th Degree Black Belts are skillful technicians.
They are sometimes called "Renshi" in Japanese, or by the following descriptive names:
4th Degree = Skilled Martial Artist = up to 20 years of Martial Arts training.
5th Degree = (Associate Master) Senior Skilled Martial Artist = up to 25 years of Martial Arts training.
These ranks traditionally wear black belts, but in some systems, wear a belt with alternating red and black blocks about six inches long around the belt. Or A Black Belt w/red stripe.
Teachers. 6th (Master) and 7th (Senior Master) Degree Black Belts are teachers. They are sometimes called "Kyoshi" in Japanese, or by the following descriptive names:
6th Degree = Teacher = up to 30 years training and teaching in the Martial Arts.
7th Degree = Senior Teacher = up to 35 years training and teaching in the Martial Arts. These ranks traditionally wear a belt consisting of red and white blocks about six inches long around the belt, they may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
National Leaders. 8th (Elder Master) Degree Black Belts are "National Leaders," or "Important People" of the Martial Arts. They are often called "Hanshi."
8th Degree = Important Person of the Martial Arts = about 40 years of teaching, leading, and training in the Martial Arts. This rank traditionally wears a belt consisting of red and white blocks about six inches long around the belt, they may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
Masters. 9th and 10th Degree Black Belts are Masters or Grandmasters of the Martial Arts. They are often called "Hanshi."
9th Degree = Master = about 45 years leading, teaching, and training in the Martial Arts. & will wear a Red belt w/white stripe. 10th Degree = Grandmaster = about 50 years leading, teaching, and training in the Martial Arts. These ranks traditionally wear a solid red belt, or Red Belt w/Black Stripe, They may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
I hope this essay clarifies some of our rank policies for MMAA members.
We are always Learning in the Martial Arts, No Mater what the Rank, as a Rule we believe that you can burn my belt & You can Throw away My Certificates But you can "NEVER" take my Knowledge. WE Must Live by these Principles..
GM, Neal
(MMAA)
What Do American Martial Arts Ranks Stand For?
Students. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belts are students. They are sometimes called:
1st Degree = Advanced Student = about two to five years of Martial Arts training.
2nd Degree = Senior Student = up to ten years of Martial Arts training.
3rd Degree = Senior Advanced Student = up to 15 years of Martial Arts training.
These three ranks traditionally wear black belts.
Skillful Technicians. 4th and 5th Degree Black Belts are skillful technicians.
They are sometimes called "Renshi" in Japanese, or by the following descriptive names:
4th Degree = Skilled Martial Artist = up to 20 years of Martial Arts training.
5th Degree = (Associate Master) Senior Skilled Martial Artist = up to 25 years of Martial Arts training.
These ranks traditionally wear black belts, but in some systems, wear a belt with alternating red and black blocks about six inches long around the belt. Or A Black Belt w/red stripe.
Teachers. 6th (Master) and 7th (Senior Master) Degree Black Belts are teachers. They are sometimes called "Kyoshi" in Japanese, or by the following descriptive names:
6th Degree = Teacher = up to 30 years training and teaching in the Martial Arts.
7th Degree = Senior Teacher = up to 35 years training and teaching in the Martial Arts. These ranks traditionally wear a belt consisting of red and white blocks about six inches long around the belt, they may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
National Leaders. 8th (Elder Master) Degree Black Belts are "National Leaders," or "Important People" of the Martial Arts. They are often called "Hanshi."
8th Degree = Important Person of the Martial Arts = about 40 years of teaching, leading, and training in the Martial Arts. This rank traditionally wears a belt consisting of red and white blocks about six inches long around the belt, they may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
Masters. 9th and 10th Degree Black Belts are Masters or Grandmasters of the Martial Arts. They are often called "Hanshi."
9th Degree = Master = about 45 years leading, teaching, and training in the Martial Arts. & will wear a Red belt w/white stripe. 10th Degree = Grandmaster = about 50 years leading, teaching, and training in the Martial Arts. These ranks traditionally wear a solid red belt, or Red Belt w/Black Stripe, They may also wear just a black belt if they desire.
I hope this essay clarifies some of our rank policies for MMAA members.
We are always Learning in the Martial Arts, No Mater what the Rank, as a Rule we believe that you can burn my belt & You can Throw away My Certificates But you can "NEVER" take my Knowledge. WE Must Live by these Principles..
GM, Neal
(MMAA)