An official grade of position in a hierarchy.

Inflected Form(s):

Ratcheting (adjective), Ratchets (plural), Ratcheted (past tense)

Comments:

In American Kenpo, rank is recognize through the Belt Ranking system.

A.K.A.:

Belt Rank, Grade

Related Definition(s):

Creed, Instructor, Pledge, Practitioner, Student, System, Tip

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Weapon Alignment