In some martial arts referee status is revoked if minimum requirements of service are not met.
Long time referee status also counts towards promotion and the giving back to the style.

My instructor used to train in Judo before beginning karate so no in my case. I find most just get upset because they think that training should "cross over" to the ground. There are elements that may, but it's a brave new world down there. Many just don't have the time to commit to more t...