What is "sandan"

Usage examples of "sandan".

In the four months Antryg had Lived in Los Angeles, he had been able to keep up sword practice at a dojo in Burbank operated by a black kendo sandan and an old Japanese gentleman who taught iaido to those who understood and preferred that somewhat more esoteric art.

Now he was working on sandan, the third degree, and already had five tournament points, though it would be a year-and-a-half before he could qualify officially.

In the four months Antryg had Lived in Los Angeles, he had been able to keep up sword practice at a dojo in Burbank operated by a black kendo sandan and an old Japanese gentleman who taught iaido to those who understood and preferred that somewhat more es­oteric art.