技術
帯
All Black Belts & Black Belt Certificates will be issued by International Honbu.
Kyu belts & certificates will be issued by each country.
級
| Kyu Grade | Kata Required | Kumite | Physical Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th-9th Kyu | Taikyoku 1, 2 | Yakusoku-Kumite, Jiyuu-Kumite 1x | 30 Push ups, 30 Sit ups, 30 Squats |
| 8th-7th Kyu | Taikyoku 3, Juji-Kata | Jiyuu-Kumite 1x | 50 Push ups, 50 Sit ups, 50 Squats |
| 6th-5th Kyu | Pin-an 1, Juji-Gata Gedan-Barai Gyaku-Zuki | Jiyuu-Kumite 2x | 70 Push ups, 70 Sit ups, 70 Squats |
| 4th-3rd Kyu | Pin-an 2, Sanchin, Sayu-Uke, Sayu-Tsuki | Jiyuu-Kumite 2x | 80 Push ups, 80 Sit ups, 80 Squats |
| 2nd-1st Kyu | Pin-an 3, 4, Yantsu | Jiyuu-Kumite 3x | 100 Push ups, 100 Sit ups, 100 Squats |
段
| Dan Grade | Kata Required | Kumite | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shodan (1st) | Pin-an 5, Gekisai-Dai/Sho, Saiha, Naifanchin-Shodan | 10-man Kumite | Min. age 10, 1 year since 1st Kyu, 50 knuckle push ups |
| Nidan (2nd) | Garyu, Seienchin, Naifanchin-Nidan, Bo-jutsu kata | 20-man Kumite | 2 years since Shodan, Tameshiwari (4 techniques) |
| Sandan (3rd) | Tsuki-no-kata, Kanku, additional Bo-jutsu | 30-man Kumite | 3 years since Nidan, Kata-bunkai instruction |
| Yondan (4th) | Suushiiho, Tensho, 2 Bo-jutsu, 1 Sai-jutsu | 40-man Kumite | 4 years since Sandan, Urawaza techniques |
| Godan (5th) | 2 Koryu-Kata, 3 Bo-jutsu, 2 Sai-jutsu | 50-man Kumite | 5 years since Yondan, High rank seminar at Honbu |
規則
Grading in each Branch (or dojo) location should be held no more than four times per year. In special cases, exceptions may be made with permission from International Honbu.
Three Judges should be present at Kyu Grading. One of the three must hold Sandan or higher and must be authorized by the Branch Chief (or CR) to conduct the Grading.
Shodan and Nidan Grading requires three judges with one holding Yondan or higher. Sandan or higher must be held at International Honbu.
When the candidate is over 40 years old, the kumite requirement for the grading may be waived. However, participation in International Instructors' Camp is required.