Thread: Hierarchy
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Old 09-25-2006, 12:32 PM   #7
odudog
Dojo: Dale City Aikikai
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Re: Hierarchy

Hanshi is for 8th dan and up and from what I saw today when doing some research is that it is used for a sword master.

I guess it would depend on the person if they want to be referred to as Sensei or Shihan when on or off the mat. I've heard no rules pertaining to this situation.
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