Kyoshi
教士
The second of the three shogo teaching titles, between renshi and hanshi. In kendo, a holder of renshi and seventh dan can reach it after two years at the earliest.
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Kyoshi (教士) consists of the characters 教, to teach, and 士, man, warrior. It is the middle of the three shogo teaching titles: hanshi stands above it, renshi below. The titles are awarded alongside the technical dan grades and express maturity as a teacher. In kendo, a holder of renshi and seventh dan may apply for kyoshi two years after obtaining it at the earliest. He must pass an assessment, obtain a recommendation from the chairman of the regional organization, and pass an examination in kendo theory. For renshi, the lowest of the three, sixth dan and a one-year wait are enough.