15. grade of 15
5th Dan – Godan (Shihan)
Typical gap since previous grade: 72 monthsestimate
Senior Shihan title. Training national instructors and AYF Honbu representation.
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.
Shihan = Living guarantor of Shioda's Yoshinkan Aikido purity.