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Earning a black belt is a personal experience. As such, the head instructor may adjust these requirements as they see fit, for your maximum benefit. The shōdan exam will likely include -- but will not be limited to -- the following: | Earning a black belt is a personal experience. As such, the head instructor may adjust these requirements as they see fit, for your maximum benefit. The shōdan exam will likely include -- but will not be limited to -- the following: | ||
#Train consistently in the art of [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] for a minimum of three years. | #Train consistently in the art of [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] for a minimum of three years. | ||
| + | #Demonstrate knowledge of the required terminology and techniques, in both English and Japanese: | ||
| + | #*[[Blocks]] | ||
| + | #**[[Wedge technique]] | ||
| + | #*[[Manipulations and Takedowns]] | ||
| + | #**[[Harai goshi]] | ||
#Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dwai Gun Do]]). | #Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dwai Gun Do]]). | ||
| − | #Perform 100 self-defense techniques, | + | #Perform 100 [[Waza|self-defense techniques]], include defenses against multiple simultaneous opponents and/or opponents armed with clubs, knives, or pistols. |
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#Demonstrate leadership ability, through the following: | #Demonstrate leadership ability, through the following: | ||
#*Assist with dōjō upkeep maintenance. | #*Assist with dōjō upkeep maintenance. | ||
#*Demonstrate the ability to run warm-ups. | #*Demonstrate the ability to run warm-ups. | ||
#*Demonstrate the ability to lead and teach small groups of lower-ranked students. | #*Demonstrate the ability to lead and teach small groups of lower-ranked students. | ||
| − | #Demonstrate ability to kumite at a black belt level, meaning: | + | #Demonstrate ability to [[Kumite|kumite]] at a black belt level, meaning that you can: |
| − | #* | + | #*Demonstrate a degree of intensity and ferocity which would command a universal respect. |
| − | #* | + | #*Demonstrate the ability to spar against multiple simultaneous opponents. |
| − | + | #*Adjust your intensity as needed to for the maximum benefit of students of various skill levels (i.e., to challenge juniors without overwhelming them.) | |
#Perform any requested written exams. | #Perform any requested written exams. | ||
| − | #Demonstrate knowledge of all previous qualifications. | + | #Demonstrate knowledge of '''all''' previous qualifications. |
#Explain the legal and moral implications of acting in self-defense. | #Explain the legal and moral implications of acting in self-defense. | ||
| − | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu | + | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai. |
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== Nidan == | == Nidan == | ||
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#Continuously train for a minimum of two years after earning the rank of shōdan. | #Continuously train for a minimum of two years after earning the rank of shōdan. | ||
#Serve as an assistant instructor in your dōjō. | #Serve as an assistant instructor in your dōjō. | ||
| − | #Participate in the black bet division of a | + | #Participate in the black bet division of a tournament, and perform reasonably well. |
| − | #Learn the required kata (Godan]], [[Katachi no Hajimete no Kama]], [[Tsuken Shitahaku no Sai]]) | + | #Learn the required [[Kata|kata]] ([[Godan]], [[Katachi no Hajimete no Kama]], [[Tsuken Shitahaku no Sai]]). |
| − | + | #Receive the approval of the [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] Yudanshakai. | |
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| − | #Receive the approval of the [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] Yudanshakai | ||
==Sandan== | ==Sandan== | ||
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#Continuously train for at least three years after earning the rank of nidan. | #Continuously train for at least three years after earning the rank of nidan. | ||
#Assist in teaching classes and running the dōjō. | #Assist in teaching classes and running the dōjō. | ||
| − | + | #Learn as many of the listed [[Kata|kata]] as possible: | |
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| − | #Learn as many of the listed kata as possible: | ||
#*[[Sanchin]] | #*[[Sanchin]] | ||
#*[[Harimau Juru]] | #*[[Harimau Juru]] | ||
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#*[[Sanjūichi no Jō]] | #*[[Sanjūichi no Jō]] | ||
#*[[Two-Man Short Bō kata]] | #*[[Two-Man Short Bō kata]] | ||
| + | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai. | ||
==Yodan== | ==Yodan== | ||
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#Know '''all''' of the advanced kata listed in the requirements for sandan. | #Know '''all''' of the advanced kata listed in the requirements for sandan. | ||
#Demonstrate mastery of '''all''' previous qualifications. | #Demonstrate mastery of '''all''' previous qualifications. | ||
| − | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu | + | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai. |
==Godan== | ==Godan== | ||
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#Continuously train for at least five years after earning the rank of yodan. | #Continuously train for at least five years after earning the rank of yodan. | ||
#Open a dōjō of your own, and have at least one student who has studied under you all the way from white belt to shōdan. | #Open a dōjō of your own, and have at least one student who has studied under you all the way from white belt to shōdan. | ||
| − | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai | + | #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai. |
==Rokudan and Beyond== | ==Rokudan and Beyond== | ||
Any ranking beyond the level of Godan is awarded by the Goshin-Jutsu Yūdanshakai to honor the instructors who have fully overseen the development of numerous high quality students, and/or other effort to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō. Promotions to this level are a rare occurrences, and are dealt with on an ''ad hoc'' basis. | Any ranking beyond the level of Godan is awarded by the Goshin-Jutsu Yūdanshakai to honor the instructors who have fully overseen the development of numerous high quality students, and/or other effort to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō. Promotions to this level are a rare occurrences, and are dealt with on an ''ad hoc'' basis. | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 1 January 2018
Shōdan
Earning a black belt is a personal experience. As such, the head instructor may adjust these requirements as they see fit, for your maximum benefit. The shōdan exam will likely include -- but will not be limited to -- the following:
- Train consistently in the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō for a minimum of three years.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the required terminology and techniques, in both English and Japanese:
- Demonstrate the required kata (Kishu Tatsu Geki, Dwai Gun Do).
- Perform 100 self-defense techniques, include defenses against multiple simultaneous opponents and/or opponents armed with clubs, knives, or pistols.
- Demonstrate leadership ability, through the following:
- Assist with dōjō upkeep maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to run warm-ups.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and teach small groups of lower-ranked students.
- Demonstrate ability to kumite at a black belt level, meaning that you can:
- Demonstrate a degree of intensity and ferocity which would command a universal respect.
- Demonstrate the ability to spar against multiple simultaneous opponents.
- Adjust your intensity as needed to for the maximum benefit of students of various skill levels (i.e., to challenge juniors without overwhelming them.)
- Perform any requested written exams.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all previous qualifications.
- Explain the legal and moral implications of acting in self-defense.
- Be approved for your rank by the Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō Yudanshakai.
Nidan
After receiving a black belt, further progress is not determined by what one learns, but by how the lessons are understood. As such, after this point training is now defined by the persistent polishing and refining of previously-learned techniques, and as a reward for great efforts to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō. As such, the promotion criteria for the rank of nidan are subjective, and there are no formal tests. However, the following will definitely be asked of you:
- Continuously train for a minimum of two years after earning the rank of shōdan.
- Serve as an assistant instructor in your dōjō.
- Participate in the black bet division of a tournament, and perform reasonably well.
- Learn the required kata (Godan, Katachi no Hajimete no Kama, Tsuken Shitahaku no Sai).
- Receive the approval of the Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō Yudanshakai.
Sandan
After receiving a black belt, further progress is not determined by what one learns, but by how the lessons are understood. As such, after this point training is now defined by the persistent polishing and refining of previously-learned techniques, and as a reward for great efforts to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō. As such, the promotion criteria for the rank of sandan are subjective, and there are no formal tests. However, the following will definitely be asked of you:
- Continuously train for at least three years after earning the rank of nidan.
- Assist in teaching classes and running the dōjō.
- Learn as many of the listed kata as possible:
- Be approved for your rank by the Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō Yudanshakai.
Yodan
Progression to 4th-degree black belt is determined through demonstrating a mastery of all previous requirements. For these reasons, the criteria for promotion are somewhat subjective. However, the following will be asked of you:
- Continuously train for at least four years after earning the rank of sandan.
- Open a dōjō of your own.
- Know all of the advanced kata listed in the requirements for sandan.
- Demonstrate mastery of all previous qualifications.
- Be approved for your rank by the Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō Yudanshakai.
Godan
Progression to 5th-degree black belt is determined by the quality of your students. There is no way to be an effective teacher without a complete and total mastery of your subject. The highest honors are reserved for those who can produce high quality students, because true strength is giving others what they need to become strong. For these reasons, the criteria for promotion are somewhat subjective. However, the following will be asked of you:
- Continuously train for at least five years after earning the rank of yodan.
- Open a dōjō of your own, and have at least one student who has studied under you all the way from white belt to shōdan.
- Be approved for your rank by the Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō Yudanshakai.
Rokudan and Beyond
Any ranking beyond the level of Godan is awarded by the Goshin-Jutsu Yūdanshakai to honor the instructors who have fully overseen the development of numerous high quality students, and/or other effort to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō. Promotions to this level are a rare occurrences, and are dealt with on an ad hoc basis.
