Snagged this from another board...
My opening reply:
Good question.
I'll take a stab at it.
Chess has grandmasters, defined thusly "Conferred by FIDE, it is the
highest title (aside from World Champion) that one can achieve. It is
awarded to players who meet established performance standards. Other
titles (in order of importance) are International Master and FIDE
Master. Once earned, these titles cannot be taken away." and "a player
of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge"
So, lets pare this down a bit.
Highest Title
Meet established performance standards
Cannot be taken away
a player of exceptional or world class skill
I would add the following:
Head of a martial arts organization and/or founder of a style/art.
Individual who sets and establishes standards for the style/art
Individual who develops / forms / perfects the art/style
In Modern Arnis terms, Remy Presas was the founding GM because he pulled
the components together that became Modern Arnis.
He was the 'stick' against all others were measured.
He set the standards and decided who was where in the pecking order.
Hows that for a start?
The "Grand Master" title. What does it mean? What are the
responsibilties and duties of a GM? What should be expected of a GM?
My opening reply:
Good question.
I'll take a stab at it.
Chess has grandmasters, defined thusly "Conferred by FIDE, it is the
highest title (aside from World Champion) that one can achieve. It is
awarded to players who meet established performance standards. Other
titles (in order of importance) are International Master and FIDE
Master. Once earned, these titles cannot be taken away." and "a player
of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge"
So, lets pare this down a bit.
Highest Title
Meet established performance standards
Cannot be taken away
a player of exceptional or world class skill
I would add the following:
Head of a martial arts organization and/or founder of a style/art.
Individual who sets and establishes standards for the style/art
Individual who develops / forms / perfects the art/style
In Modern Arnis terms, Remy Presas was the founding GM because he pulled
the components together that became Modern Arnis.
He was the 'stick' against all others were measured.
He set the standards and decided who was where in the pecking order.
Hows that for a start?