Administration Structure
Leadership Titles in Kentokukan
| SHINAN |
Founder of the School of Kentokukan. Establishes
the foundation, philosophy and mission of the school. Conducts
research, advises and consults aids in administration. Chairs the High
Council. |
| SO SHIHAN |
(7th Dan and above) Director General of the School
of Kentokukan. Chief Executive officer. Member of the High Council and
acts as Chair on behalf of Shinan. The position is one of appointment
by the Shinan and/or elected by members of the High Council from the Council of Young Elders. |
| SHIHAN (6th Dan and above) |
Master
of Kentokukan.He/She is the embodiment of the Kentokukan philosophy
values and teachings dedicated to the advancement of Kentokukan and its
members. May serve on the High Council. |
| KODANSHA (5th Dan and above) |
Black Belt holder. |
| YUDANSHA (below 5th Dan) |
Black Belt holder. |
| DESHI (4th Dan and above) |
Disciple
of Kentokukan. A student who accepts to follow the philosophy and
values as a lifetime commitment after at least 10 years of continuous
study. |
| O SENSEI |
Full
time teacher of at least 30 years. A teacher of renown, a person who
has dedicated a major portion of his/her life to the profession of
teaching and mentoring students in Kentokukan. |
| SENSEI (2nd Dan and above) |
Teacher/Instructor
- A student who fulfills the requirements and regulations earning a
license to instruct. Teaches or operated a Kentokukan dojo. |
| BUDOKA (4th Dan and up) |
A Kentokukan student who has expanded his/her studies to include a variety of other disciplines and Martial Arts. |
| DAI-SEMPAI (1st Kyu) |
The
most senior Yukyusha (non Black Belt) in a Kentokukan dojo.He/She is
responsible for the day to day operations of the dojo. Assists the
Sensei and represents the Yukyusha of the dojo. |
SEMPAI (Most senior Yukyusha in the dojo)
|
A Yukyusha member of senior rank Assists Dai-Sempai in management of the dojo. Assists fellow Yukyusha. |
| KOHAI |
Yukyusha
member of junior rank. Accepts responsibilities, follows direction and
studies to be the best student in and out of class.
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| KARATEDOKA |
A Kentokukan student who studies Karatedo |
Teaching Titles in Kentokukan
HANSHI
|
Professor |
| KYOSHI |
Associate Professor |
| RENSHI |
Master of Self |
Teaching titles are awarded by the Kentokukan High Council with recommendation
Kentokukan Code of Conduct
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Admission Policies
Students from Outside Shorinjiryu Kentokukan
Applicant must submit a formal request to join Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo.
- The
applicant must send a letter to their present Karate organization
informing them of their intent to leave their current organization and
why. We need a registered copy of this letter.
- The applicant must submit to our organization a curriculum vitae of their Karate career.
- The applicant must enclose copies of all dan ranks.
- The applicant must submit two professional references supporting your character and credibility.
- The
applicant must commit to "emptying the cup". This means the applicant
must join the organization as a 10th kyu white belt and agrees to study
and advance through the Yukyusha ranks before taking a Shodan (1st
degree/dan black belt) exam.
- The applicant completes an interview with Shinan Donivan at his convenience.
Reactivation and Inactive Status
GENERAL:
- Members failing to participate in two consecutive training camps are classified as inactive.
- Inactive
members are not permitted to participate in any formal functions.
(Black Belt exams, presentations, demonstrations, or tournaments)
PROCESS:
To be re-activated the following is required:
- Send a written request to Shinan Donivan of you intent to become re-activated.
- A re-activation fee of $50.00 to be sent with the written request.
- Register at a sanctioned Kentokukan Dojo.
- Hombu (Montreal, Quebec.)
- Hachidoken (Calgary, Alberta.)
- Bushidokan (St Albert, Alberta.)
- Wa No Kaze Kai (Athabasca, Alberta)
Participate in an annual training camp. (Prerequisite is six weeks of training before camp participation).
Note:
Those members living outside a sanctioned Dojo area are entitled to
arrange a home training and study program. This program should be
administered and monitored by the chief instructor or by a senior ranked
instructor selected by the chief instructor. As mentioned above, six
weeks of training is required prior to attending a national or
provincial training camp. (Revised 4 July 2001)
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