ky0sa
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Post by ky0sa on Mar 20, 2012 19:07:16 GMT
So many people now do Taekwon-Do that masters are common. There must be thousands in Taekwon-Do / Taekwondo / Tae Kwon Do, let alone other arts.
What do you do when you become a master?
Are there enough 'jobs' to go around?
Should masters [or any other high ranks] contribute big things, or can they just train and instruct their club?
Should the highest ranks be limited, as in the armed forces - "we have enough generals thank you, you can't be promoted" ?
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Post by earlweiss on Mar 22, 2012 15:10:39 GMT
The first issue is that the term hs been devalued. It has gone from 7th Dan downward to whatever. In "Living the Martial Way" the author criticises a certain unnamed but well know org. for reducing the rank awarded this title. His basic argument whch I find logical was that before the title should be issued one should have a required knowledge of the entire system.
Now, if you are in a system that say teaches new patterns up to X Dan how can you possibly be a "Master" if you are a rank below that at which the final material is taught?
So, the real answer to your query is the title means nothing today.
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ky0sa
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Post by ky0sa on Mar 25, 2012 22:04:19 GMT
Sadly Sir I have to agree.
However my question is more along the lines of even if all the masters in an organisation are deserving - what do they do?
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Post by earlweiss on Mar 27, 2012 20:52:15 GMT
I certainly cannot speak for all. In theUSTF the Masters are all active in teaching and training.
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