4. grade of 5
Menkyo (Teaching License / Shihan)
Typical gap since previous grade: 60 monthsestimate
Official technique scroll. Authorization to instruct at Kōfuku-ji & dōjō.
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
Shihan = Licensed instructor of the Hozoin-ryu Sojutsu tradition.