The sho-go ( master title ) awarded by All Japan Karate Do Federation ( Shitokai ) & World Shito ryu karate do Federation ( WSKF) consist of three ranks ( titles) namely Renshi, Kyoshi & Hanshi . Apart from these 3 titles there are 3 instructor levels in Shitokai like Jokyo, Jun-Shihan & Shihan, but these are not titles.
Shitokai Titles
Renshi ( Polished instructor ) – Awarded at 6th Dan, Age - 35 years and above ,holding Shihan Degree, need to submit a thesis on techniques, tactic or philosophy of Shito ryu karate.
Kyoshi (expert teacher – asst professor ) – Awarded at 7th Dan and above , Age- 48 years & above, and 6 years after 7th Dan & Renshi title, need to submit a thesis on techniques, tactic or philosophy of Shito ryu karate.
Hanshi (Exemplary teacher - professor )– Awarded at 8th Dan and above , Age- 58 years and above , 10 years after 8th Dan and 10 years after Kyoshi, need to submit a thesis on techniques, tactic or philosophy of Shito ryu karate.
Instructor levels
In order to become a full licensed instructor ( Shihan ) one need to pass three levels – Jokyo, Jun- Shihan and Shihan.
· Jokyo ( Assistant instructor ) – This is the first assistant instructor certificate issued in Shitokai. Minimum 3rd Dan ( Sandan ) is required for this level.
· Jun- Shihan (Associate instructor )– This is the second level instructor certificate issued in Shitokai. Minimum 4th Dan ( Yondan ) is required for this level.
· Shihan ( Master Instructor )- This is the third and final level to become a licensed instructor in Shitokai. One who pass all three levels become a certified Shihan. Minimum requirement is 5th Dan (Yondan)
Shihan also means head of Sensei’s. For eg If you are a Sensei and your students ( also Sensei) are teaching in different places and dojo, then you will be a Shihan to all of them.( minimum requirement for Sensei is 3rd Dan,’Sandan’ )
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