Kukyu
Requirements for Kukyu (Senior Yellow Belt).
1. Jukyu-no-kata (1)
2. Ippon Kumite 1-5 RH
3. Basic stances, blocks, kicks, punches
4. Familiarity concerning dojo protocol and terminology
5. Must don ghi with style patch
Hachikyu
Requirements for Hachikyu (Senior Orange Belt).
1, Kukyu-no-kata + previous (2)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-10 RH, 1-5 LH (15)
3. Kumite: basic knowledge, 1 match 1-on-1
4. Self-defense: basic knowledge
5. Proficiency concerning dojo protocol and terminology
Shichikyu
Requirements for Shichikyu (Green Belt).
1. Hachikyu-no-kata + previous (3)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-15 RH, 1-10 LH (25)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 5 RH (5)
4. Kumite: basic knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1
5. Self-defense: basic knowledge
6. Proficiency concerning Teashikido Board of Directors (ranks, titles, rolls)
Rokkyu
Requirements for Rokkyu (Green Belt, Advanced).
1. Shichikyu-no-kata + previous (4)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-15 LH (35)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 10 RH, 5 LH (15)
4. Knife Technique: basic blocking knowledge
5. Kumite: intermediate knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1, 1 match w/instructor
6. Self-defense: intermediate knowledge
7. Familiarity concerning style background, dojo history, and black belt genealogy
Gokyu
Requirements for Gokyu (Blue Belt).
1. Rokkyu-no-kata + previous (5)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 15 RH, 10 LH (25)
4. Knife Technique: 1-5 RH (5)
5. Kumite: intermediate knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches w/instructor
6. Self-defense: intermediate knowledge
7. Proficiency concerning style background, dojo history, and black belt genealogy
Ronkyu
Requirements for Ronkyu (Blue Belt, Advanced)
1. Gokyu-no-kata + previous (6)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 20 RH, 15 LH (35)
4. Knife Technique: 1-10 RH, 1-5 LH (15)
5. Kumite: intermediate knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches w/instructor, 1 match 2-on-1
6. Self Defense: advanced knowledge
7. Familiarity concerning history, founders, and primary characteristics of traditional styles undergirding Teashikido.
Sankyu
Requirements for Sankyu (Red Belt).
1. Ronkyu-no-kata + previous (7)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 20 RH, 20 LH (40)
4. Knife: 1-15 RH, 1-10 LH (25)
5. Bat Technique (5)
6. Kumite: advanced knowledge, 3 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches 2-on-1, 1 match 2-on-1 w/instructors
7. Self Defense: advanced knowledge
8. Proficiency concerning history, founders, and primary characteristics of traditional styles undergirding Teashikido.
Nikyu
Requirements for Nikyu (Red Belt, Advanced)
1. Sankyu-no-kata + previous (8)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 25 RH, 25 LH (50)
4. Knife: 1-15 RH, 1-15 LH (30)
5. Bat Technique (5)
6. Gun Technique (5)
7. Kumite: advanced knowledge, 3 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches 2-on-1 w/instructors,1 match 3-on-1
8. Self Defense: expert knowledge
9. Familiarity concerning Teashikido Core Principles
Ikkyu
Requirements for Ikkyu (Brown Belt).
1. Nikyu-no-kata + previous (9)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 30 RH, 30 LH (60)
4. Knife: 1-15 RH, 1-15 LH (30), Spontaneous (10)
5. Bat Technique (5)
6. Gun Technique (10)
7. Kumite: advanced knowledge, 3 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches 2-on-1, 1 match 3-on-1, 1 match 3-on-1 w/instructors
8. Self Defense: expert knowledge
9. Proficiency concerning Teashikido Core Principles
Shodan
Requirements for Shodan (Black Belt).
1. Ikyu-no-kata + previous (10)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-20 RH, 1-20 LH (40)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 50 RH, 50 LH (100)
4. Knife: 1-15 RH, 1-15 LH (30), Spontaneous (15)
5. Bat Technique (5)
6. Gun Technique (10)
7. Kumite: advanced knowledge, 3 matches 1-on-1, 2 matches 2-on-1, 2 matches 3-on-1, 1 match 3-on-1 w/instructors
8. Self Defense: teaching knowledge
9. Teaching proficiency concerning Teashikido core principles, terminology, dojo history, style background, and undergirdings of traditional styles
10. Familiarity concerning Black Belt ranking system and Black Belt Board protocol
11. Basic knowledge of first-aid, CPR certification
12. Essay (topic determined by Black Belt Board of Directors
Jr. Yellow Belt
Requirements for Yellow (Jr. Yellow Belt).
1. Ippon Kumite: 1 (RH)
2. Basic stance, blocks, kicks, punches
3. General knowledge of dojo protocol and terminology
Jr. Yellow Belt Adv.
Requirements for Advanced Yellow (Jr. Adv. Yellow Belt)
1. Jukyu-no-kata (first half)
2. Ippon Kumite 1-3 RH, 1-3 LH (6)
3. Kumite: Basic Knowledge, 1 match 1-on-1
Jr. Orange Belt
Requirements for Orange (Jr. Orange Belt)
1. Jukyu-no-kata (1)
2. Ipoon Kumite: 1-5 RH 1-4 LH (9)
3. Kumite: Basic Knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1
Jr. Orange Adv. Belt
Requirements for Advanced Orange (Jr. Adv. Orange Belt)
1. Kukyu-no-kata (first half) + previous (1 1/2)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-8 RH, 1-5 LH (13)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 3 RH
4. Kumite: Basic Knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1
Jr. Purple Belt
Requirements for Purple (Jr Purple Belt)
1. Kukyu-no-kata + previous (2)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-10 RH, 1-6 LH (16)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 5 RH (5)
4. Kumite: Basic Knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1
Jr. Purple Adv. Belt
Requirements for Advanced Purple (Jr Adv. Purple Belt)
1. Hachikyu-no-kata (first half) + previous (2 1/2)
2. Ippon Kumite: 1-13 RH, 1-8 LH (20)
3. Advanced Ippon Kumite: 7 RH, 3 LH (10)
4. Kumite: Basic Knowledge, 2 matches 1-on-1