I have always said every blackbelt has two ranks, the one indicated by their belt and certificates, let's call that the "official" rank, and the one that is inside the person, the "practicing" rank.
Our system, PaSaRyu, is identified by its philosophy, (the four meanings of SUN), and its kata. It would seem to me to be incumbent upon every blackbelt to be proficient in both the philosophy and the kata up to his/her level and upon every Master to be proficient in...EVERYTHING! It is not only the "requirements", it is your responsibility.
The rank you wear represents the past work you have accomplished in our system. It is honorable and worthy of respect. Endeavor to maintain your inner rank at least at that level. You owe it to the students, our system and most of all, to yourself.
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Thanks for the insightful post Master Crane. Training and monitoring ones development of the Kata is so often the focus. At least in my mind. Implementing the philosophy in ones life on and off the mat is as important if not more so. It requires skill and consistent practice to improve on but can be easily overlooked or forgotten in our pace of life. Improving those skills is something I desire and intend to focus on daily during this season of Lent and beyond.
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