1. grade of 5
Shoden (Beginning Transmission)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Basic Seigan no Kamae stances, heavy Bokken cuts, and paired introductory kata.
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.
Famous Edo koryu school (1789) made famous by Shinsengumi leaders (Kondo, Hijikata).