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| detailed information will be given by the individual instructor when preparing for the appropriate ranking |
| 10th Kyu *Must have full uniform (Gi and Tabi) *Complete and return all forms *Pay all fees required by the Dojo Cho (senior instructor of the Dojo) note... fees will be one month's dues, insurance, and background check fee (not to exceed $25) |
| 9th Kyu *Must be and remain current on fees *Must possess all required training equipment (list provided by Dojo Cho) *Need a basic working knowledge of Kamae (stances), Ukemi Drills, and Kobushi (fists) |
| 8th Kyu *Must demonstrate proficient use of Kamae and Ukemi *Basic knowledge of lesser Kata |
| 7th Kyu *Must be and remain current on fees *Demonstrate a proficiency with the lesser Kata *Basic knowledge of knife disarms and escapes |
| 6th Kyu *Smooth flow thru the Kamae, Ukemi Drills, and lesser Kata *Proficient use of Knife disarms and Escapes *Basic knowledge of basic Bo Staff and Hanbo Kata |
| 5th Kyu *Must be and remain current on fees *Demonstrate ability to flow thru Knife Disarms and Escapes *Proficient knowledge of basic Bo Staff and Hanbo Kata *Basic knowledge of middle range Kata |
| 4th Kyu *Smooth flow thru basic Bo Staff and Hanbo Kata *Proficient know;edge of middle range Kata *Begin teaching White Belt classes and attend all rank tests |
| 3rd Kyu *Must be and remain current on fees *Flow thru middle range Kata *Begin Free Kata work *Must have at least 3 White Belts from your class pass their rank tests |
| 2nd Kyu *Smooth flow in free Kata *Begin multiple opponent training *Begin teaching Yellow and Green Belt classes *Administer Yellow Belt tests |
| 1st Kyu *MUST be and remain current on fees *Basic knowledge of Sword *Begin learning Hadoka Karoshi (naked kill techniques) *Proficient use of Kusari Fundo *Begin teaching Blue Belt classes *MUST have at least 2 Yellow Belts pass their Green Belt tests |
| Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) *Must be and remain current on fees. *Flow using the Kusari Fundo *Proficient in use of Hadoka Karoshi techniques *Flow in defense vs. 3 opponents *Must know history of Onisu Ryu *Must have at least 1 Green Belt pass their Blue Belt test *Begin teaching Brown Belt classes |
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