Hawaii Karate Kodanshakai
Hawaii Karate Kodanshakai
Hawaii Karate Kodanshakai

Minimum Requirements For Dan Ranking and Titles


Dan
Ranking
Minimum
Age
Minimum
Years Since
Last Dan Rank
Title Minimum
Age
10th dan 80 8 years
since 9th dan
Hanshi 70
9th dan 70 8 years
since 8th dan
Hanshi 70
8th dan 60 8 years
since 7th dan
Kyoshi 60
7th dan 50 7 years
since 6th dan
Kyoshi 60
6th dan 40 6 years
since 5th dan
Renshi 50
5th dan 35 5 years
since 4th dan
Renshi 50
4th dan 30 4 years
since 3rd dan
3rd dan 25 3 years
since 2nd dan
2nd dan 20 2 years
since 1st dan
1st dan 16
Notes:

  • See: Dan Ranking and Titles Awardees Listing.

  • The ages and years since last dan ranking stated above are minimum requirements only. Meeting them does not entitle an applicant to any dan ranking or title. Applicants must meet all requirements of the Ranking and Titles Committee.

  • While certain minimum dan rankings are required for the titles of Renshi, Kyoshi and Hanshi, the titles are considered separately from rank. For example, a 5th dan who is 50 years of age is not automatically entitled to Renshi status. One of the main factors taken into consideration when awarding titles is the member's contribution to the art of Karate in Hawaii.

  • Except for honorary awards, dan ranking and titles are only awarded to Hawaii Karate Kodanshakai members in good standing. Members may recommend their students for consideration by the Ranking and Titles Committee of appropriate dan ranking.

  • One must be a Hawaii Karate Kodanshakai member in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years before receiving any dan ranking, and for a minimum of five (5) years before receiving any title.

  • Fees apply to all dan rankings and titles. Consult Treasurer for details.

  • The minimum requirements stated herein are subject to change by the Ranking and Titles Committee.



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