9. grade of 11
3rd Dan – Sandan (Senior Master)
Typical gap since previous grade: 48 monthsestimate
Senior Shihan title. Training police and self-defense forces in Japan.
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 = Respected authority and guarantor of uncompromising full-contact Nippon Kempo.