Black belt (martial arts) of ability when using these tactics and are sometimes referred to as McDojos or belt factories. In some Japanese schools, after obtaining a black belt the student also begins to instruct, and may be referred to as a senpai (senior student) or sensei (teacher). In others, a black belt student should not be called sensei until they are sandan (third degree black belt), or the titles kyosa or sabom in Korean martial arts as second degree or higher, as this denotes a greater degree of experience and a sensei must have this and grasp of what is involved in teaching
Dave Lowry (martial arts) a few novels centered on the lifestyle of the budōka (one who follows the martial way), and many articles on martial practices and traditional Japanese philosophy. He has been a regular columnist for "Black Belt" magazine since 1986, where he writes on the traditional arts. He has written almost 20 books, primarily on the martial arts. He has also held positions as a published restaurant critic. Dave Lowry (martial arts) Dave Lowry is an American writer best known for his articles, manuals and novels based on Japanese martial arts. A student of Japanese martial arts since 1968, when he began