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We can all objectively agree that a great martial art / martial artist is one that is constantly tested, competes against both itself and against outside styles, and evolves through time, staying "alive" instead of becoming stale.
Speaking of levels, it would be incomplete and dishonest to not address the fact that martial arts styles / systems also have varying levels of quality.
While we hate to talk about and compare "styles" because we don't believe in dividing them, human beings will always like to simplify, generalize, and compare.
Just like there will always be different classes (objective and subjective) of food, cars, clothing, etc.
That's just how we as humans operate to make sense of things in our world - we divide them and give them classifications or labels.
We cannot avoid comparing martial arts styles, either.
And to be as honest and blunt as possible, not even martial arts "styles" (if we are to believe in such a label) are created equally.
As long as there continues to be people of different sizes, shapes, body types, cultural / geographical / historical backgrounds, and abilities - there will exist different martial arts styles, disciplines, and ways of fighting.
Throughout history of humankind, better and more efficient martial arts styles have evolved, emerged, and come to be known year after year, while some have faded into irrelevancy (turned into more of an art form or tradition).
Some martial arts styles, systems, or disciplines are much harder to learn, grasp a hold of, or achieve a high level of skill in than others.
Research the instructor, if they have a day job they are just a hobbyist level, not one to really train under to be a real fighter.
So many come and go in the world of martial arts, many claiming to be what they are not. Do your diligence and study under those that truly will respect you and your goals.
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