What Is a Soke in Martial Arts? Lineage, Titles and Evidence
Soke is not a martial arts rank. Learn what the Japanese title can mean, how succession works, and how to test lineage claims.
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Bullshit Martial Arts
Profiles of martial arts frauds, fake ninja lore, and extraordinary claims under scrutiny
Bullshit Martial Arts
Profiles of martial arts frauds, fake ninja lore, and extraordinary claims under scrutiny
Disputed Lineages
Schools and figures whose legitimacy rests on lineages or histories treated skeptically by critics.