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More About the Rengokai !

            A Rengokai is an “Association of Associations”. As such, it sets general standards; while, leaving the minutiae of its member associations in their own, very capable, hands. It acts as an umbrella organization for the well being of its members; helping them to present a united front while sharing in the good each brings to the whole through “Gatherings”, Seminars, and training camps. For those Individual Members with the qualifications, the Rengokai can, also, grant Teaching Licenses and promote Dan ranks. Below are listed the requirements:

Teaching Certificate Requirements

            Ability to teach the required material is the main concern of the Teaching License. The differing levels reflect the depth of the knowledge the teacher can impart; not, just, “Time in Grade”.

Grandmaster Natan issues all teaching certificates (licenses).

Shihan (Teacher’s License):
recipients must be at least a Yondan (4^th Degree Black); meet Association requirements; be recommended by their Shihan, and meet Grandmaster Natan’s approval.

Renshi (Trusted Teacher’s License):
recipients must be at least a Rokudan (6^th Degree Black); meet Association requirements; be recommended by their Shihan, and meet Grandmaster Natan’s approval.

Kyoshi (Master Teacher’s License):
recipients must be at least Nanadan (7^th Degree Red), meet Association requirements; be recommended by their Shihan, and meet Grandmaster Natan’s approval.

Hanshi (Grandmaster Level Teacher’s License):
must be at least Kudan (9^th Degree Red) or higher, and meet Grandmaster Natan’s approval.

           NO Teacher’s License can be AUTHENTIC unless 1.) It is issued by Grandmaster Natan, 2.) It contains his signature and Han, 3.) It has the RKKKR Association Seal on it.
              The procedure for processing of any Promotions, Licenses, and Memberships is as follows: 1.) The appropriate form should be properly filled out, a copy retained for the records of the submitting dojo; 2.) The finished forms and photos, along with the appropriate fees in certified funds are to be mailed to the RKKKR Administrative Headquarters in Jerusalem.
            Promotion certificates should be ordered well in advance for promotions to Kyu ranks. Promotions which require Natan, Sensei’s review and approval should be done at Grandmaster Natan’s visits. Sufficient time for processing, and mailing from Administrative Headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel, has to be considered on all Yuudansha promotions. Promotions will be promptly processed; and returned by first class mail, unless otherwise requested. All dojo are encouraged to have each and every member become an Individual Member of the Association.

Promotional Authority

            Only RKKKR Certified and Licensed Yuudansha are permitted to promote with RKKKR certificates.
Gakusha (Shodan through Sandan) Licensed Instructors may promote Kyu grades within their respective dojo, only.
        Shodan - Through Rokkyu
        Nidan   - Through Sankyu
        Sandan - Through Ikkyu
Shihan Licensed Instructors are permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Shodan.
Renshi Licensed Instructors are permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Sandan.
Kyoshi Licensed Instructors are permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Godan. The ranks of Yondan and above require Grandmaster Natan’s review and approval.
            All promotions of Rokudan, and above, issuance of Shihan, Renshi, or Kyoshi Licenses are to be made, only, by Grandmaster Natan.

Requirements for Promotion

            The Rengokai does not set standards for the material taught by its various members. What constitutes the requirements for rank is left to the discretion of the individual Associations and Dojo in the Rengokai. Additionally, the Association only promotes those who are recommended for promotion by their respective organizations. In an effort to establish a little uniformity across the Association the following Membership and Time guidelines have been established.

Association Requirements:

It is mandatory that ALL testing for a RKKKR certificate or License must hold an Individual Membership and be in good standing with the RKKKR Association.

Time Requirements:

            It is the policy of the Association that RKKKR Certified Shihan, Renshi, and Kyoshi should operate their own unsupervised dojo. However, Gakusha Instructors (Shodan through Sandan), should, only teach under direct supervision of their Shihan, Renshi, or Kyoshi instructor.

Rank Accreditation:

           Only Grandmaster Natan has the right to issue RKKKR Certificates. No RKKKR Rank Diploma, Dojo Certificate, or Teacher’s License can be AUTHENTIC unless: 1.) It is issued by Grandmaster Natan; 2.) It contains his signature and Han; 3.) It has the RKKKR Association Seal on it.
            Individual RKKKR dojo, with a licensed teacher, may issue Association Kyu certificates to students holding Individual Memberships; however, these certificates are to be obtained, only, from the Ryukyu Kenpo Karate Kobudo Rengokai Administrative Headquarters.

Fees

Organizational Affiliation                                                                              $100

Black Belt Affiliation                                                                                     $100

Basic Membership                                                                                         Free
            Individual Memberships:
                        Muudansha Membership                                                      $25.00
                        Yuudansha Membership                                                        $35.00
                        Yondan through Rokudan Membership                                $50.00

Dojo Licenses
        Individual Dojo                                                 $175.00 (includes Dojo seal)
        Additional Branch Dojo*                                  $  10.00

*  Branch Dojo are those Dojo in different locations in which the same person teaches. For example: an instructor has a main Dojo where he centers his activities. He, also, teaches in a University club at the University that is separate from his main Dojo; due to University policy. The University club would be a Branch Dojo. Or, he may teach in a number of community centers, Boy’s Clubs, etc. These are not required. Only if the instructor wishes to have additional certificates to hang in his various Branch Dojo should he ask for them.

Certificate and Promotion Fees

*  Muudansha test fees are up to the individual Dojo to set. These are only the prices for the certificates from Association Headquarters; not including Shipping and Handling.
**Jump Test. Applies only to Nidan, Sandan, and Godan. First time test: i.e. a previously ranked Shodan by another organization who wishes to advance to Nidan may Jump Test to Nidan. Cost - $200. To Sandan $250. From Nidan to Sandan $250. To Yondan $400. From Sandan to Yondan - $400. Normal route: i.e. Jump Test from Shodan to Sandan. Cost $150. From Nidan to Yondan - $250. From Yondan to Rokudan - $250.
6^th Rokudan and higher promotions are presented for time in rank and service to Grandmaster Natan and the Association.

*   Initial issue Licenses. Fee for first time issue of License (includes Chinese Name Seal).
** includes Chinese Master’s Name Seal

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