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CRITERIA/RANK |
RENSHI |
SHIHAN |
KYOSHI |
HANSHI |
BELT |
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MEANING |
"Polished martial art expert".
A teacher of the technical skills. |
Master Instructor. ”Chief Instructor”. |
"Master of fine Arts".
Teacher of the mental skills. |
Grand Master, senior master of the Art. |
GENERAL CRITERIA |
At least 20 years of training. At least 35 years of age. |
Responsible for the technical progress and leads his own organization or schools. Should have educated several generations of yudanshas. |
At least 10 years since promotion to Renshi. At least 45 years of age. |
At least 10 years since promotion to Kyoshi. At least 55 years of age. |
GRADE CRITERIA |
4-6th Dan, but at least 3 years since promotion to 4th Dan |
At least 5th Dan. |
At least 7th Dan. |
At least 8th Dan. |
OTHER CRITERIA |
Proven dedication to Budo through long term teaching experience. A member of a discipline who is recognised for his expertise in that discipline. |
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Outstanding knowledge of the traditions and methods of Budo. Demonstrated excellence of technique and teaching methods. |
Proven leadership and exceptional contribution to Budo. Deep understanding of the techniques, history and spirit of the Martial Arts. |
PROMOTION RIGHTS |
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To Renshi |
To Shihan |
To Kyoshi |
CRITERIA |
1 DAN |
2 DAN |
3 DAN |
4 DAN |
5 DAN |
TITLE |
Sempai |
Sempai |
Sensei |
Sensei |
Shihan |
GENERAL CRITERIA |
Minimum 5 years training. Minimum 1 year since promotion to 1st Kyu. Minimum age: 18 |
At least 2 years since promotion to 1st Dan. |
At least 3 years sine promotion to 2nd Dan. |
At least 4 years since promotion to 3rd Dan.
One written essay one one subject. |
At least 5 years since promotion to 4th Dan. One written essay one subject. |
KATA |
One Pinan Kata or Taegeuk Poomse |
1 Kata |
1 karate kata/TKD poomse
Goshin Jutsu no Kata |
Kime no Kata.
Iai kata (including at least 4 series) |
2 Tokui kata. |
KIHON |
5 nage waza
4 kansetsu waza
3 keri waza
2 katame waza |
3 sutemi waza
3 makikomi waza
5 kansetsu waza
2 tobi keri waza
2 renko waza |
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RENRAKU WAZA
(combinations) |
3 tsuki to keri waza
3 nage waza |
3 tsuki to keri waza
3 nage waza
2 kansetsu waza |
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KAESHI WAZA (countering techniques) |
3 tsuki to keri waza
3 nage waza |
3 tsuki to keri waza
3 nage waza
2 kansetsu waza |
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RENRAKU TO KAESHI WAZA |
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10 including tsuki to keri waza, kansetsu waza & nage waza |
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NEWAZA |
2 ude kansetsu waza & 3 shime waza with passing from different positions |
2 ashi kansetsu waza with passing from different positions |
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JIGO WAZA
(self defence techniques) |
5 defences vs. gripping
5 defences vs. punches & kicks
3 defences vs. stick attacks
2 defences vs. knife |
5 defences vs. stick attacks
5 defences vs. knife
3 defences vs. multiple attackers |
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BUKI WAZA |
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3 Hanbojutsu techniques |
5 Hanbojutsu techniques
3 Jodori |
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RANDORI & FIGHTING |
Nage waza
Tsuki to keri waza
Jigo waza |
Nage waza
Tsuki to keri waza
Kakari geiko
Sportjujutsu |
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Tanto dori |
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OTHER CRITERIA |
Instructor course. |
Licensed instructor. |
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Demonstration programme of your tokui waza (15 minutes) |
Demonstration programme of your tokui waza (15 minutes) |
CRITERIA/GRADE |
KIRIKAMI |
MOKUROKU |
MENKYO |
OKUDEN |
EQUAL TO |
1-2 Dan Sempai |
3-4 Dan Sensei |
4-5 Dan Sensei |
6 Dan Shihan |
GENERAL CRITERIA |
Training: 6-8 years. |
3-7 years since promotion to Kirikami. |
4-9 years since promotion to Mokuroku. |
6-10 years since promotion to Menkyo. |
KATA |
1 classical karate kata/TKD poomse/tul (intermediate level).
Demonstrate 3 bunkai (applications). |
1 classical karate kata/TKD poomse/tul (advanced level).
Demonstrate 3 bunkai. |
1 classical karate kata/TKD poomse/tul (black belt level).
Demonstrate 3 bunkai.
Kime no Kata. |
1 classical karate kata/TKD poomse/tul (black belt level).
Demonstrate 1 kata with 10 kansetsu waza techniques.
Goshin Jutsu no Kata or Koshiki no Kata. |
TSUKI TO KERI WAZA
(punching & kicking) |
2 punching combinations on focus pads.
2 countering techniques vs. lowkicks
3 combinations & 3 countering techniques. |
5 combinations &
5 countering techniques. |
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KANSETSU WAZA
(joint locking) |
Demonstrate 3 techniques in basic form & in motion (omote/ura).
3 combinations &
2 countering techniques |
Demonstrate 1 technique in basic form & in motion (omote/ura).
3 combinations &
3 countering techniques |
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NAGE WAZA
(throwing techniques) |
Demonstrate 4 nage waza.
5 combinations &
5 countering techniques. |
Demonstrate 1 sutemi waza & 1 makikomi
3 combinations &
3 countering techniques. |
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NE WAZA |
Demonstrate 1 osaekomi & 1 udekansetsu waza.
Demonstrate the techniques from 3 different positions. |
Demonstrate 1 shime waza & 1 ashikansetsu waza.
Demonstrate the techniques with passing from 3 different positions. |
Demonstrate 3 kubikansetsu waza (necklocks) from 3 different positions. |
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KATAME WAZA
(controlling techniques) |
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Demonstrate 3 controlling techniques (at least one transportation technique) & 1 combination. |
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RENRAKU TO KAESHI WAZA |
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10 series with 3-step combinations & countering techniques including tsuki to keri waza, nage waza & kansetsu waza. |
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JIGO WAZA
(self-defence techniques) |
5 defences vs. gripping
5 defences vs. punches & kicks.
5 defences vs. stick attacks |
5 defences vs. knife (tanto dori).
5 defences vs. gun |
5 defences vs. jo (jo dori)
5 defences vs. bokken/ken (kendori) |
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RANDORI |
Jigo waza
Tsuki to keri waza
Nage waza
Sportjujutsu |
Jigo waza.
Kakari geiko. |
Tantodori. |
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OTHER CRITERIA |
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Demonstrate a programme based on your tokui waza (15 minutes) |
PROMOTION RIGHTS |
None. |
None. |
To Kirikami |
To Mokuroku |
CRITERIA/GRADE |
1 DAN |
2 DAN |
3 DAN |
4 DAN |
5 DAN |
TRAINING YEARS |
At least 10 years training. |
At least 15 years training |
At least 20 years training. |
At least 25 years training. |
At least 30 years training. |
COMPETION
CRITERIA |
Medals at national tournaments. |
Medals at national championships. |
Medals at international ranked tournaments. |
Medals at intercontinental championships (European Championship). |
Medals at world championships level. |
OTHER ACCEPTED CRITERIA |
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National team member.
National chief referee. |
International referee. |
National team coach, team manager. |
International chief referee. |