What is karate teacher called?

Japanese martial arts commonly use Sensei (先生) meaning "teacher" or literally translated, "born first" or "one who has gone before". A Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to another. A Sensei assists students in ken shiki "the pursuit of knowledge".
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What is a professor in karate?

Hanshi (範士)

Hanshi translates literally as “exemplary teacher.” Many English speaking martial artists will use the term “professor” interchangeably with hanshi. This almost always requires a minimum rank of at least hachidan(8th degree black belt) and sometimes nanadan (9th degree black belt).
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How do you say master in karate?

Many martial arts studios pronounce the word like “she foo”. In Cantonese, it is said as “see foo” (almost like “sea food”, without the “d” on the end). The actual Korean word for a student's master is suseung-nim. This term is only used by the student when speaking to the instructor.
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What is a sensei student called?

Uchi-deshi (内弟子, lit. "inside student") is a Japanese term for a live-in student/apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. The system exists in kabuki, rakugo, shogi, igo, aikido, sumo, karate and other modern Japanese martial arts.
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What is a ninja teacher called?

Sensei, Seonsaeng or Xiansheng (先生) is an honorific term shared in Japanese, and Chinese; it is literally translated as "person born before another" or "one who comes before".
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What is a karate master?

What does “master” mean? More often than not, the title “master” is an honorary one, used to distinguish a highly revered instructor or practitioner, rather than to signify a formal rank. In martial arts, earning a black belt is the most common recognition of mastery.
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What is Taekwondo teacher called?

Sabumnim is a Taekwondo instructor.
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What are kung fu teachers called?

An instructor of Chinese martial arts is traditionally called "Sifu" by students. This word actually represents two distinct terms that sound the same. The term 師傅 is pronounced "Sifu". 師 means "position/role of" and 傅 means "to assist or help".
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What is a judo teacher called?

A judo teacher is called sensei (先生). The word sensei comes from sen or saki (before) and sei (life) – i.e. one who has preceded you. In Western dōjō, it is common to call an instructor of any dan grade sensei.
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What is higher than sensei?

Godan and above is considered as the senior ranks at which sensei can be addressed as Shihan. However it would not be considered impolite or rude if you address a senior instructor as sensei even if he is 8th or 9th dan. There is one exception to the above rule. There is a bestowed title of Shuseki Shihan.
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What are Muay Thai teachers called?

In Thai, the literal meaning of Kru is teacher or instructor. A Muay Thai Kru is a Master of Muay Thai who teaches new generations authentic Muay Thai traditions and techniques.
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What is a Korean Sensei called?

先生=sensei=선생님=teacher. 선배(先輩,senpai) means senior who is on upper grade than you.
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What is a female karate instructor called?

Sensei, pronounced sen-say, is in its most basic sense a covers-all Japanese word for a teacher. This applies to teachers from grade school level up to university professors. It also includes instructors such as dance instructors and training instructors at a karate dojo, or martial arts school.
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What is a Jiu Jitsu teacher called?

What is a Jiu Jitsu teacher called? Master, Coach, Professor, and sometimes Sensei or Sifu are all terms used when speaking to a Jiu Jitsu instructor. Exactly which one you use depends on your teacher's preference. It also depends on their experience level and field of expertise within the art.
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What is a Sifu in martial arts?

Shifu (simplified Chinese: 师傅 or 师父; traditional Chinese: 師傅 or 師父; pinyin: shīfù) in Mandarin, or sifu in Cantonese, or sai hu in Hokkien, is a title for, and the role of, a skillful person or a master.
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What are the ranks in karate?

There are 6 belt colors: white belt, orange belt, blue belt, yellow belt, green belt, brown belt, and black belt. All belts besides the white belt can have dashes to indicate further progress.
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Who is Karate Kid sensei?

John Kreese, the uber-ruthless villain sensei played by Martin Kove in the 1980s Karate Kid films, returns in the new show's season finale to visit his prize student from back in the day, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and set the stage for more drama.
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What rank is master in karate?

Rokudan (6th Dan)

One who has mastered the true essence of Karate and is regarded as a master.
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What is a karate uniform called?

The Karate uniform is called a Gi (pronounced ghee). Traditionalists will argue that the correct term is Dogi or Keikogi, depending on your point of view.
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What do you call your boxing teacher?

In combat sports, a cornerman, or second, is a coach or trainer assisting a fighter during a bout. The cornerman is forbidden to instruct and must remain outside the combat area during the round. In the break, they are permitted to enter the ring and minister to their fighter.
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Is boxing harder than Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is harder than boxing if you consider the impact on your body while training because strikes from elbows, knees, and shins can be far more devastating than a punch with padded gloves. Both fighting styles use at least a 10-12 ounce glove.
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What does Kru mean in Thai?

This is the Thai form of the Sanskrit word for “Guru”, meaning teacher. Your teacher or teachers are the ones that have given you the skills you have now. If you have a good one, they pay attention to your growth and development as a fighter.
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What is the highest rank in karate?

Usually, the black belt is the highest belt in martial arts. But, in Karate, the red belt is reserved for exemplary masters of the art and is above the black belt.
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