Why are martial arts experts called Dan?

What if Dan isn't their real name?

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tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F

Dan means step or grade.Moving up a Dan means moving up to the next level.

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TexChik · F

@tallpowerhouseblonde How many *black* belt level ups in each Dan?

tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F

@TexChik One.So 1st Dan to 2nd Dan is one belt up,then 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan is the next belt up.

tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F

@jeancolby Some fighting arts do not have belts.

Mistakesmakeus · M

Because it was named after master Dan, the original curator of dan martial arts the TRUE form of martial arts. And if you can be as good as master Dan then you truly deserve the Dan title

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