So, you're just a simple 10th dan?
Just a 10. dan black belt you say? Ha, laughable! That's all there is to say about it. You're obviously not very good at what you're doing ... slower learner perhaps? Or, you're into the wrong arts.
On the other hand, it may also be that you haven't yet been introduced to the ancient martial art of Con Fu.
This is the art where you simply claim whatever you want to be and post your enchilada of awesome titles and achievements on the internet. Since it's out there, it has to be true - it's as simple as that!
15th dan ranks from here to kingdom come - any ninja wanna-be world wide will be green - or rather black with a taint of green - with envy. Heck, they would even trade in their favorite nunchuck for a swing at just one 15. dan rank :-)
First, invent your own style (or better yet, styles). Then go totally over the top with fake titles, grades, diplomas and affiliations. Congratulations, you are now a Hokey Soke, a certified martial arts maniac!
The easiest way to become a 10th dan, or even a 12th dan if you want, is to invent your own marital art, print up a fancy certificate and some business cards stating that you are a 10th dan, and throw up a facebook page. Heck, you don’t even need to open your dojo. Who is going to challenge you if you are the founder of that particular martial art? Buddabing, buddaboom, you are a living legend in your own mind and the poor unsuspecting students and their parents will never know the difference. They will even pay for the bragging rights to say their kid is being trained by a 9th or 10th dan.
Does this actually happen? You bet!
Guys and gals, it's not too late... Remember to hurry up and grab your own style and totally awesome titles today before it's too late and some other martial artist have claimed the rights to the OK Soke spot!
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