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
Modern history of East Asian martial arts today. In October 1928, the Central Guoshu Institute held a national examination, the so-called Leitai competition, which came to be regarded as one of the most significant historic gatherings of Chinese martial arts masters. Koryū is the Japanese term for all martial arts schools that predate the Meiji restoration (1860s). The systems of Japanese martial arts that post-date the Meiji Restoration are known as "gendai budō". The most well known of these arts include judo, karate, kendo, some schools iaidō, and aikido. These newer systems are commonly valued as sports or arts for self-improvement. The modern Korean martial arts developed