Karl E. Geis, Hanshi
10th Dan Aikido, 8th Dan Judo, 8th Dan Jyodo
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Karl E. Geis, Hanshi 10th Dan Aikido, 8th Dan Judo, 8th Dan Jyodo |
| Rank | Requirements |
| white belt | warm-up excercises vocabulary commands |
| Yonkyu | all of the above first 6 strikes |
| Sankyu | all of the above all 12 strikes |
| Nikyu | all of the above, all 12 strikes singly and with a training partner, kata movements 1 & 2 |
| Ikkyu | all of the above, all 12 strikes singly and with a training partner, kata movements 1, 2, 4 & 6 using both sword and jo, basic teaching skills. |
| Shodan | all of the above increased skills, ability & teaching skills |
| Nidan | all of the above with advanced skills, kata movements 1 through 8 inclusive using both sword and jo |
| Sandan | advancement of all skills especially in the areas of teaching and the application of the principles of our system and of Jyodo, kata movements 1 through 10 inclusive using both sword and jo |
| Yondan | this is a Ph.D level rank and the candidate must demonstrate extra-ordinary knowledge of all Jyodo principles, kata (1-12 inclusive) and techniques |
| Godan | assistant professor advancement of all skills |
| Rokudan | full professor extra-ordinary teaching and leadership skills required |