1. grade of 5
Shoden (Beginning Transmission)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Gripping heavy octagonal Omo-daka needle, direct Jiki-hi throw, and target strikes.
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.
19th-century Edo koryu school founded by Negishi Shorei specializing in Omo-daka needles.