Japanese, Master. A respected master of Martial disciplines, who is of eighth- to tenth-degree black belt rank, although not all masters receive this title.

third and highest teaching title

( 範士 ) The highest rank of the three levels of shôgô. Hanshi is awarded to Kyoshi holding 8-dan or above, especially ones who have a noble moral character, thorough knowledge of the principles of Do, and a fully developed technique, and who is at least 55 years of age.

"Master." An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organization, signifying their understanding of their art. In Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai, the Hanshi is the Grandmaster of Ryobu-Kai, Yasuhiro Konishi II.

A master instructor or the headmaster of a ryu. (Japanese)

Chief Grand Master Instructor

Master fencer of eighth through tenth dan.