General overview of grades

Basic stance, Ukemi breakfalls, body wave movement (Onde), and parries.

Comprehensive martial system created by Minoru Mochizuki in 1931 in Shizuoka.

Ate-waza striking (punches/kicks), Ikkyo/Nikyo wrist locks, and Judo throws.

Synthesizing Karate striking, Judo throws, and Aikido locks in one flow.

Sutemi-waza sacrifice throws, chokes, armbars, and Mochizuki staff drills.

Utilizing full-body wave energy to sacrifice balance and throw the opponent.

Mochizuki-ryu Iaijutsu sword forms, knife disarms, and full Randori sparring.

Integrating Katori Shinto-ryu swordplay with unarmed Yoseikan Aikido.

Jiyuwaza multiple attacker defense, throw counters, and weapon sparring.

High adaptability to any form of attack regardless of distance.

Pre-master rank. Complete Yoseikan Budo Kata mastery and Shodan exam prep.

Pre-master maturity across all 4 core pillars of Yoseikan Budo.

Full master rank. Official instructor certified by Yoseikan World Federation.

Shodan = Black belt confirming mastery of Minoru Mochizuki's synthesis.

Full-speed applied techniques, examination judging, and dojo leadership.

Deepening dynamic power in realistic self-defense application.

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Riot Squad training & high tactical coordination.

Sandan = Instructor with certified riot police training background.

Senior teacher rank. Directing regional associations and international seminars.

Mastery maturity in technique and philosophy of Mochizuki.

Senior Shihan title. Training national instructors and WYMO representation.

Shihan = Living guarantor of Hiroo Mochizuki's Yoseikan Budo synthesis.