What Are The Common Ranks of Jedi?

The idea of “Rank” came out for two different reasons.

The first reason is actually not quite what some may expect. During the founding years of internet use,
the most common form of communication for Jedi was the use of “Forums”

We did not have social media and blog’s were very rudimentary

We had very basic, standard forum platforms which allowed the Administrator to control who accessed
which parts of the forum. As such, study material was provided to members from a beginning to
advanced structure.

“Ranks” were used to show that you advance from a “step one” lesson to a “step two” which then
opened up different parts of the forum.

This  leads us into the Second reason.

Ranks is a common practice both in ancient time’s and in modern day practice. You will find examples of Rank at school, at work, in many community programs, the military, the church and of course. It sounds really cool in fictional and mythological stories!

Since “Ranks” were being used. And much of our beliefs were inspired by Jedi as they were presented
in Star Wars. It felt both fun and encouraging  to apply the star wars Jedi styled Ranking System
as well. Naturally the exactness of the inspiration’s were adjusted and changed depending on the
structure of the forum and lessons within.

Ranks are not universal. Some Jediists may not even bother using them. And plenty more will tell you that they don't 'need' rank in order to be a Jedi or feel fulfilled by it's true purpose and/or meaning. No one Jediist is right or wrong. It is purely a personal preference practice. That being said...if you wish to join a group that uses rank to structure there studies it is important to respect and follow the "Rules of the house"

Ranks do hold a place in our communities history and it is important to understand that regardless of
what you decide in the end, it still holds a meaning in some places and peoples hearts.

A common ranking  trend is as follows.

Initiate

Initiate Level is commonly a beginning step. It is when a new registered Member agree’s to begin training at a certain group and is starting to learn the basics of Jedi.

Apprentice

Apprenticeship is commonly accepted after a selected waiting term from Initiation. Once the waiting period is breached a higher ranking member will take you on as a student and will teach based on their very own unique program and set of beliefs.

Just Jedi encourages all members to practice caution and sound judgment when entering into an Apprentice
Relationship with another. Always remember that you have as much right to interview and ask
personal questions just as the higher ranking potential does.

Knight

Knighthood is a marker rank. It indicates that you have gone through that groups structures, training and hoops to reach this point. Commonly Knights are allowed to teach Apprentice’s with some guidance.

Knight. However is not a universal rank. Just because you earned this rank in one group does not mean it is
recognized in another. It will also have different meanings depending on which group you attend.
Some use the Rank of Knight as a sign of approval to the Jedi’s efforts and work in the group or community
while others will use it as a Job description, earned only if your willing to work the job criteria the rank requires.

Master

Someone who has earned respect of the Community or Group and gone through the time, training and experience enough to safely teach others one and one and in a more personal foundation.

Journal Entry:

Subject: Have you earned Jedi Ranks before? If so, tell us about it! If this is your first time, how does aiming towards ranks make you feel?