16. grade of 20
6th Dan – Red/White Belt (Kyoshi)
Typical gap since previous grade: 72 monthsestimate
Kyoshi (Teacher of teachers). Okinawan masters wear a paneled red-white belt.
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.
The master moves from hard power to pure flexibility of mind.