No. There are dozens and dozens (maybe hundreds) of Mr. Planas Black Belts. There are less than 20 people who have earned his patch. Here is my response to a simliar question over on AmericanKenpoForum.com
"To my knowledge (and someone correct me if I'm wrong as this is on the far far far border of my knowledge). Mr. Planas' Patch is a symbol that you have gone through the entire system with him from A to Z, you can demonstrate the system in the fashion he would like it demonstrated, and you understand it the way he deems the system should be understood. This is different from belt promotions which don't require you to have gone through the entire system with him to that level and the belts also take into consideration time in grade and contribution to the art. I don't think he considers contributions and time for his patch...just ability and knowledge to his standards and the dedication to start from the beginning with him and work to the "end". I know that Max has been seeking the honor of this patch for 12 years. I also know that he was promoted by Mr. Planas from 3rd to 4th a few years ago with no patch given."
