|
|
Promotion Procedures
Rank in Shin Te Ryu is not an entitlement; it is an acknowledgement from instructor to student. It can not be bought regardless of dojo dues paid. The Ryu Has established technical guidelines for the instructors to determine how to acknowledge the student's technical ability, effort and maturity level.
Promotion requirements are guidelines for the instructors, and are subject to the instructor's evaluation of the student. They signify the minimum requirements, which must be met for any student to hold that particular rank. The student may request but has no right to be graded.
Shin Te Ryu Grading System
The Shin Te Ryu System uses the Kyu grading system for the Mudansha (non Black Belt ranks) include:
 white (10th kyu),  yellow (9th kyu),  orange (8th Kyu),  blue (7th Kyu),  green (6th Kyu),  green with stripe (5th Kyu)  purple(4th Kyu),  purple with stripe (3rd Kyu),  brown (2nd Kyu) and  brown with stripe (1st Kyu), and the Menkyo Kaiden ranking system for the Yudansha (Black Belt Ranks).
The Menkyo Kaiden ranking system was a classical ranking system for Japanese Koryu. The Shin Te Ryu System uses ranks from this classical era, rather than the more modern "Dan" system.
Okuiri (Entrance to Secrets)
The first graded rank of Shin Te Ryu. The bearer wears a black belt  and is recognized as having practiced and mastered the basics of the system and is an apprentice instructor. The minimum time required to reach this level is four and a half active years in the Ryu. This rank is equivalent to the 1st and 2nd degree black belts.
Mokuroku (Catalog)
The bearer wears a black belt and is recognized as an experienced fighter and assistant instructor. The minimum time required to reach this level is four years after Okuiri or seven and a half years in the Ryu. This rank is equivalent to 3rd and 4th degree black belts.
Menkyo (License)
The bearer wears a black and white belt (with black ends) and is considered a skilled technician and seasoned warrior. This is the teacher's rank and the Menkyos are addressed as Sensei (teacher).
The minimum time required to reach this level is five years after Mokuroku or twelve and a half years active in the Ryu. This rank is equivalent to 5th, 6th and 7th degree black belt. This rank can only be awarded by a Shihan.
Kaiden (Everything Passed)
The bearer wears a Red and White Belt  (with red on top). and is considered a master technician and seasoned warrior. this person is also considered a seasoned teacher and capable leader within the Ryu. Kaidens are addressed as Shihan. The minimum time required to reach this level is seven years since the rank of Menkyo or nineteen and a half years active in the Ryu. This rank is equivalent to the 8th, 9th and 10th degree black belt. This rank can only be awarded by a Shinan. Shinan (Originator Founder) The bearer wears a Red and Black Belt  (with red on top). He is the Highest Rank and Founder of his own Style of Combat. More Information Coming Soon
|
|