"TITLES"
"SENSEI"
"One who has gone before"
"TEACHER"
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have earned no less than a Sandan / Third (3rd) Dan/Degree.
2. Must be at least 24 years old.
3. Must have no less than 15 years in the arts/ways.
"RENSHI"
" Polished Teacher "
2. Must be at least 27 years old.
3. Must have no less than 18 years in the arts/ways for this title.
2. Must be at least 32 years old.
3. Must have no less than 22 years in the arts/ways for this title.
"KYOSHI"
"Expert Teacher"
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have earned no less than a sixth (6th) Dan / Degree or above.
2. Must be at least 37 years old.
3. Must have no less than 25 years in the arts/ways for this title.
"HANSHI"
" Exemplary Teacher "
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have earned no less than a Hachidan / Eighth (8th) Dan/Degree or above.
2. Must be at least 50 years old.
3. Must have no less than 45 years in the arts/ways for this title.
"DAI - SHIHAN
"Great Teacher of Teachers"
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have earned no less than a Shichidan (7th) Dan/Degree or above.
2. Must be at least 47 years old.
3. Must have no less than 40 years in the martial arts/ways.
"O' SENSEI"
"Great Teacher"
1. Must have earned the Judan (10th) Dan / Degree.
2. Must be at least 60 years old.
3. Must have no less than 52 years in the martial art/way for this title.