1. grade of 5
Shoden (Beginning Transmission)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Basic Kurakake saddle riding, holding asymmetric Yumi bow, & standing target shooting.
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.
Ancient samurai ritual tradition of mounted archery Yabusame from Kamakura.