Most of my experience with the martial arts is in Tang Soo Do, which is a Korean art. Under most Korean arts, the highest obtainable rank is 9th Dan, which I believe is because 10th Dan is viewed as perfect. To us, perfection is unattainable.
However, I've heard of 10th Dans in Japanese martial arts, and if you'll pardon my ignorance, what does it mean when one achieves 10th Dan? Does it mean that that person has perfected their art? Or does it mean something entirely different?
Thanks in advance.
However, I've heard of 10th Dans in Japanese martial arts, and if you'll pardon my ignorance, what does it mean when one achieves 10th Dan? Does it mean that that person has perfected their art? Or does it mean something entirely different?
Thanks in advance.