11. grade of 20
1st Dan – Black Belt (Shodan)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Shodan. Master beginning again as a student of the black path.
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.
Union of Shuri and Naha in one body (black absorbs both colors).