Karl E. Geis, Hanshi
10th Dan Aikido, 9th Dan Judo U.S.J.A., 8th Dan Jyodo
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Karl E. Geis, Hanshi 10th Dan Aikido, 9th Dan Judo U.S.J.A., 8th Dan Jyodo |
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| Yonkyu | Walking, falling, 8 release movements, 1-5 of Ni-Ju-San Kata |
| Sankyu | 6-11 of Ni-Ju-San Kata and basics of knife randori |
| Nikyu | 12-16 of Ni-Ju-San Kata and basics of hand randori, familiarity with release chains 1 & 2 |
| Ikkyu | 17-23 of Ni-Ju-San Kata, multiple attack training and rudimentary teaching skills, familiarity with release chains 1 & 2 |
| Shodan | Must demonstrate all of the above plus vocabulary knowledge plus the first 5 movements of Owaza Ju Pon |
| Nidan | Advanced skills in all areas, Owaza Ju Pon complete, 1-16 of San Kata |
| Sandan | 1-34 of San Kata, the first 14 techniques of Yon Kata, advancement of all skills especially in the areas of teaching the application of the principles of our system and of Aikido |
| Yondan | This is a PhD. level rank and the candidate must demonstrate extraordinary knowledge of all Aikido principles, Fugakukai katas and techniques, a total commitment to the art of Aikido and the teaching thereof is required |
| Godan | assistant professor, advancement of all skill required |
| Rokudan | Full professor, extra-ordinary teaching and leadership skill required |
| Shichidan | Professor emeritus, must be an outstanding contributor to the art and all of its precepts and techniques whether physical or spiritual |
| Hachidan | Must have demonstrated continuing contributions to Aikido and exerted a continuing positive service to the Fugakukai, its members and ideals |
| Kudan | Red belt awarded by the committee of full professors |
| Judan | Red belt awarded by the committee of full professors |