Rank, Responsibility & Accountability

Articles about Rank, Responsibility and Accountability in the Martial Arts on USAdojo.com.

Donald Miskel

Who is a Black Belt – Living the Rank

I've been following a thread on one of the martial arts sites on Facebook. The question was asked, ‘Should a child be promoted to...
Stephen Kaufman

How Does One Develop One’s Own System or Style?

How Does One Develop One’s Own System or Style? This is not a confusing issue. It does, however, entail certain ideas and responsibilities that...
Martial Arts Belts

Proper Martial Arts Ranks and Titles

Originally in Okinawa there were 15 ranks for Black Belt and these ranks ended with the Gold Belt. Yes, 15! In Japan, as martial...
Martial Arts Titles and Rank

Dangers of Self Proclaimed Masters

Besides the potential harm expected from training with self proclaimed masters is that these individuals may be dangerous if their reality is challenged... "Learn secret...
Judo Belts

What Is Judo Rank in the Martial Arts?

Kano no doubt realized, when he popularized the kyu-dan rank system, that it is perfectly natural for humans to seek reward for their exertions....