Who do very high level martial artists train with? I mean if you're a 10th degree, where do you go to?

Question

continue learning the MA?

Answer 1

There is always someone better. It does not matter what rank you are, there is always something left to learn.
I find after 13yrs I learn from teaching than I did from learning. I believe that teaching is the truest form of learning.

So, I feel they learn from beginners.

Answer 2

To become a 10th dan is an honorary thing. It's something like receiving the "lifetime achievement" Academy award. A legitimate 10th would typically have put in long service administrating or promoting a given style, and thus most likely be in his fifties at the very least.

Answer 3

I've seen few Grandmasters that didn't continue training, of course that's what it's all about, the continuing of the training, and continually evolving yourself, or it's often possible to begin anew with another discipline and add to what you've already learned.

and it's just good to maintain your own quality of what you've learned. to become that much more efficient at what you've learned.

I've also found the greater reward in teaching (although I haven't recieved a black belt as of yet), but it gives me a great feeling when a student or a parent/guardian comes to me and tells how I helped them to do better or feel more at ease with where they are in their training. and know that I'm giving back to the discipline for others.

personally, no matter what level or rank I attain, I'll still train until I can't do it any longer.

Answer 4

I have been taught that there are three levels to martial arts training.

1) Imitation- This is the basic learning stage when you learn to imitate the techniques of your instructor. You might associate this level of training with the Kyu or colored belt ranks.

2) Interpretation- This is the stage where the techniques become open to interpretation and become more than they appear on the surface. This is the lower black belt ranks, where you begin to "make the style your own" as they say.

3) Inspiration- This is the stage, the upper black belt ranks, where new techniques, kata, or new methods of teaching are developed and explored. Perhaps new styles are spun off or whole new systems are created at this point.

At the high black belt levels it is somewhat political, and one method of advancement is showing something of the "inspiration" stage of your martial arts. High level black belts teach more than study from others, but they also study and exchange ideas with their peers in similar styles or systems. Advancement in rank at this stage (maybe around 7th Dan and above) may be granted by testing in front of a board of an international martial arts federation, as opposed to giving yourself a new rank.

Answer 5

I think it depends on the art. Many MA may stop activily training arounf 4th dan and focus ore on teaching. Meaning, they will sacrifice their own advancement to spend more time maintaining their current skill level, developing a curriculem for their own students and running their own school. Often they will be awarded higher dan levels based upon their contribution to the art rather than further physical accomplishment. Teaching everyday is a great way to keep up your skills.

Answer 6

Typically, 5th Dan is the last rank achieved through STUDY, while the last 5 ranks are attained through political means (how much you've done for the art you're in, for example).

Honestly, I can't say I've seen many TRUE 10th Dans do much practice at all. They're really freakin' old, and they mostly just teach/administer.

Answer 7

I would say each other/other masters. A 10th degree black belt is going to be 60 years old anyway, his body just can't keep up with the youngsters so there is no purpose to training with an even older master. I think at that stage they are supposed to coming up with their own ideas anyway.

Answer 8

They sometimes turn to other martial arts but they may also focus their current martial art to a higher mental or spiritual level.

Answer 9

martial arts is one Branch of knowledge,of truth.
at first we think about attack and defence,about win and ....
but the most brilliant part of this knowledge is finding the best manner for life -in all possible and thinkable aspects
you needn't Waite for tenth grade for entering to another side of martial,in fact its very better that from first day notice that
all of us in all bronc hes of human activities ,try to understand
the universe secrets
when simple exercises became us less
concentrate on voice of universe..
it will teach you

Answer 10

Usualy a 10th Degree, is OLD.... like Chuck norris... who made his own version of a style of Karate. He is a 10th degree... most 10th degree's who are "self proclaimed" are full of ****.