Comments on: Interview: Bruce Heilman, 9th Dan Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo

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By: RickMatz

RickMatz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:57:15 +0000

Some of your readers may not be aware of just how rare is the title of "Hanshi."

In the aikido style I once studied, at 1st dan, you were considered to now be a real but beginning student. Your study up until now has only brought you to the starter's blocks.

At 3rd dan, you were now considered to be a serious student. At 5th dan, you were now considered one who practices the art.

At 6th dan, you were a shihan,??. At this point, you've not only learned all of the physical names techniques of the art, but you could teach them and correctly answered all the technical questions. You have learned the whole style.

At 8th dan, you have mastered the art.

But there is more ...

After being recognized as a master of the art, no matter what dan rank, the next step is "hanshi (??)." Note that this isn't just "shihan" re arranged. A hanshi is considered to be the very model of the art. The master now is the embodiment of the art and is a living example of the art to everyone else.

By: TheMartialArtsReporter

TheMartialArtsReporter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:13:00 +0000

Hey Matt,
Very cool interview with Master Heilman.
He is one of those rare living legends of martial arts.
Training full-on with Master Robert Trias, (whom I
featured some time ago, too) is something really,
really special.
Kudos for bringing it to the people!