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Other
Certifications
Various other certificates are available to
all martial artists that are approved for certification by the SMAA.
In the past there has been a great deal
of controversy over the use of some titles in the martial arts. In the
last few years it has become fashionable to apply academic titles to
the martial arts…a practice that is questionable at best.
Several of our top SMAA leaders who legitimately hold advanced academic
degrees have expressed their concern over this trend and in response;
the SMAA has adopted the following policy:
No academic titles or titles outside the
realm of the martial arts will be awarded or utilized with regard to
certifications. “Professor”, “Doctor”,
“PhD” or other such titles or credentials will be not
applied to martial arts certifications.
There are several titles that have
traditionally been common in the martial arts, however. The granting of
many of these titles is not necessarily directly related to rank
(although in some cases they are similar), but is more a function of an
individual’s strength of character and their service and
contributions to the martial arts at various levels. All titles will
only be awarded to those who meet SMAA guidelines for outstanding and
unquestioned technical ability, character, service and contributions to
the arts. The common titles used in the most popular martial arts
are:
Sensei, Sabumnim, Sifu, Sigung, Guru,
Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi, Shihan, Founder, Master, Grandmaster, etc.
Registration fee for all titles is $10
and must be approved by SMAA Yudansha
Taigu or Kyoju Dairi.
Contact us
if you are interested in such certification.
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