General overview of grades

Budoho defensive techniques, circular kicks, and Nanbu Nidan kata.

Developing fluid circular evasion against direct strikes.

Budoho defensive techniques, circular kicks, and Ki Nangai energy exercises.

Merging martial force with the Kiho health system.

Nanbu Sandan kata, Ju-randori counters, and fluid dodging maneuvers.

Developing the concept of non-conflict defense at full speed.

Nanbu Yondan forms, Ju-randori counters, and fluid dodging maneuvers.

Advanced ability to alter strike height and angle in a millisecond.

Nanbu Godan kata applications, joint locks, and weapon defense.

Pre-master rank requiring maturity in both Budoho and Kiho.

Full master rank. Teaching Nanbudo technical elements and club certification.

Shodan = Black belt confirming mastery of physical and mental harmony.

Advanced Hokei forms, Jissen free sparring, and WNF judging.

Deepening tactical overview in international competition.

Master Shiho-tai forms, advanced energy recovery techniques.

Senior instructor of the World Nanbudo Federation (WNF).

Senior Renshi title. Directing regional Nanbudo associations.

Renshi = Certified senior teacher with unshakeable mind.

Senior Shihan title. Training national instructors and developing philosophy.

Shihan = Supreme living representative of Doshu Yoshinao Nanbu's legacy.