Yūdansha Ranking Requirements - Revision history

YellowHatGuy at 07:38, 24 May 2026

2026-05-24T07:38:43Z

2026-05-24T07:37:41Z

2022-04-29T17:59:36Z

Sandan

2020-04-19T20:39:37Z

Sandan

2020-04-19T20:38:55Z

Sandan

2020-02-06T03:34:25Z

2019-11-20T03:26:33Z

Yodan

2019-11-14T04:11:27Z

Shōdan

2019-06-16T01:09:51Z

Rokudan, Shichidan, Hachidan, Kudan, Jūdan

2019-06-16T01:09:03Z

Nidan

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 #*[[Manipulations and Takedowns]]
 #**[[Harai-goshi]]
-#Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dui Kwan Dao]).
+#Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dui Kwan Dao]]).
 #Perform 100 [[Waza|self-defense techniques]], including defenses against multiple simultaneous opponents and/or opponents armed with clubs, knives, or pistols.
 #Demonstrate leadership ability, through the following:

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 #*[[Manipulations and Takedowns]]
 #**[[Harai-goshi]]
-#Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dwai Gun Do]]).
+#Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dui Kwan Dao]).
 #Perform 100 [[Waza|self-defense techniques]], including defenses against multiple simultaneous opponents and/or opponents armed with clubs, knives, or pistols.
 #Demonstrate leadership ability, through the following:

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 #*[[Gopeishō]]
 #*[[Naihanchi Shōdan]]
 #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.

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 #Assist in teaching classes and running the dōjō.
 #Learn as many of the listed [[Kata|kata]] as possible:
 #*[[Sanchin]]
 #*[[Gopeishō]]
 #*[[Naihanchi Shōdan]]
-#*[[Gojūshihō]]
 #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.

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 #*[[Naihanchi Shōdan]]
 #*[[Gojūshihō]]
 #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.

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 #*[[Gojūshihō]]
 #*[[Aruku Koto Ryu]]
-#*[[Asato no Eku]]
+#*Asato no Eku
-#*[[Sanjūichi no Jō]]
+#*Sanjūichi no Jō
-#*[[Two-Man Short Bō kata]]
+#*Two-Man Short Bō kata
 #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.

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 #Be approved for your rank by the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.
-==Yodan==
+==Yondan==
 Progression to 4th-degree black belt is determined through demonstrating a mastery of '''all''' previous requirements. For these reasons, the criteria for promotion are somewhat subjective. However, the following will be asked of you:
 #Continuously train for at least four years after earning the rank of sandan.

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 ==Shōdan==
 Earning a black belt is a personal experience. As such, the head instructor may adjust these requirements as they see fit, for your maximum benefit. The shōdan exam will likely include -- but will not be limited to -- the following:
-#Train consistently in the art of [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] for a minimum of three years.
+#Train consistently in the art of [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Karate]][[Dō|dō]] for a minimum of three years.
 #Demonstrate knowledge of the required terminology and techniques, in both English and Japanese:
 #*[[Blocks]]
 #**[[Wedge technique]]
 #*[[Manipulations and Takedowns]]
-#**[[Harai goshi]]
+#**[[Harai-goshi]]
 #Demonstrate the required kata ([[Kishu Tatsu Geki]], [[Dwai Gun Do]]).
 #Perform 100 [[Waza|self-defense techniques]], including defenses against multiple simultaneous opponents and/or opponents armed with clubs, knives, or pistols.

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 ==Rokudan, Shichidan, Hachidan, Kudan, Jūdan==
-The [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Yūdanshakai only awards ranks beyond godan to honor instructors who have fully overseen the development of numerous high quality students, and/or have made significant efforts to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō.
+The [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yūdanshakai only awards ranks beyond godan to honor instructors who have fully overseen the development of numerous high quality students, and/or have made significant efforts to advance and promote the art of Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō.
 These extremely rare promotions are issued on an ''ad hoc'' basis.
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 #Participate in the black bet division of a tournament, and perform reasonably well.
 #Learn the required [[Kata|kata]] ([[Godan]], [[Katachi no Hajimete no Kama]], [[Tsuken Shitahaku no Sai]]).
-#Receive the approval of the [[Goshin-Jutsu Karatedō]] Yudanshakai.
+#Receive the approval of the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] Karatedō Yudanshakai.
 ==Sandan==