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 The
rank of Shodan may be given at one year if the total hours
and technical requirements are met. The above recommended
hours per week, if followed, will result in the total hours
needed at the recommended time in grade and the total time
in the art. No person shall be deprived of a rank when the
total hours and technical requirements are met, regardless
of how long it takes to meet those hours. Not everyone can
practice 3 to 4.5 hours per week. A student may be required
to demonstrate all prior rank requirements if it is deemed
necessary. This should only be used in the case of a person
who has been absent from the art for a considerable length
of time.
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Promotional
Requirements |
| Rank |
Hours
per
Week |
Total
Hours |
Minimum
Age |
Time
in
Grade |
Time
in
jodo |
Yonkyu
(green) |
2.0 |
20 |
14 |
2
months |
3
months |
Sankyu
(brown) |
2.0 |
40 |
14 |
2
months |
5
months |
Nikyu
(brown) |
2.0 |
60 |
14 |
2
months |
8
months |
Ikkyu
(brown) |
2.0 |
80 |
14 |
2
months |
10
months |
Shodan
(black) |
2.0 |
100 |
16 |
2
months |
1
year |
Nidan
(black) |
2.0 |
200 |
18 |
1
year |
2
years |
Sandan
(black) |
2.0 |
400 |
20 |
2
years |
4
years |
Yondan
(black) |
2.0 |
600 |
22 |
2
years |
6
years |
Godan
(black) |
2.0 |
800 |
25 |
2
years |
8
years |
Rokudan
(red & white) |
2.0 |
1,100 |
29 |
3
years |
11
years |
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Technical
Requirements |
| Rank |
Requirements |
| white
belt |
warm-up
excercises
vocabulary
commands |
| Yonkyu |
all
of the above
first 6 strikes |
| Sankyu |
all
of the above
all 12 strikes |
| Nikyu |
all
of the above, all 12 strikes singly and with a training
partner, kata movements 1 & 2 |
| Ikkyu |
all
of the above, all 12 strikes singly and with a training
partner, kata movements 1, 2, 4 & 6 using both sword
and jo, basic teaching skills. |
| Shodan |
all
of the above
increased skills, ability & teaching skills |
| Nidan |
all
of the above with advanced skills, kata movements 1 through
8 inclusive using both sword and jo |
| Sandan |
advancement
of all skills especially in the areas of teaching and
the application of the principles of our system and of
jodo, kata movements 1 through 10 inclusive using both
sword and jo |
| Yondan |
this
is a Ph.D level rank and the candidate must demonstrate
extra-ordinary knowledge of all jodo principles, kata
(1-12 inclusive) and techniques |
| Godan |
assistant
professor
advancement of all skills |
| Rokudan |
full
professor
extra-ordinary teaching and leadership skills required |
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