I have tried discussing this with other martial artists and would like to hear more opinions. If a Black belt (ex. 3rd Dan) leaves an association,federation, alliance, etc. to begin his/her own private practice, what are their options in regards to testing to the next rank. Do they they wait appropriate time lengths and honorarily test themselves? Do they find a higher rank from a similar style or same style to give them some type of honorary test?
For example: General Choi began creating modern Taekwon-do after he received his 2nd dan in Karate. Who administered his dan exams from 1st dan to 9th? If he created the system how can someone out rank him to test him?
So to wrap everything up, my main point is, if you begin your own system, what is the most ethical way to continue ranking up?
For example: General Choi began creating modern Taekwon-do after he received his 2nd dan in Karate. Who administered his dan exams from 1st dan to 9th? If he created the system how can someone out rank him to test him?
So to wrap everything up, my main point is, if you begin your own system, what is the most ethical way to continue ranking up?