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KYOKUSHIN KARATE BEGINNINGS
In the early 1950's, few people believed that a martial art style would succeed, much less become a way of life. One who believed that his martial art would succeed, was our creator and founder Sosai Mas Oyama.
Sosai Mas Oyama was not only the head instructor of our style, but a student as well. He would study his moves thoroughly, try them on his opponents. If they worked, he would incorporate them in the Kyokushin, if they did not work, he pushed them aside. Sosai Mas Oyama kept the traditional katas that he had learned through his studies. Realizing the katas are an important part of martial arts.
During his studies, Sosai Mas Oyama, had heard about a Judo man in the United States, who had great strength and fighting skills. His name was Don Buck. Don Buck, had also heard of Sosai Mas Oyama, who had become a highly respected Martial Artist. Don Buck became Sosai's friend as well as student. Sosai promoted Don to 4th dan Sept. 8th 1960.
In September 1989, Sosai Mas Oyama appointed Don Buck as Chairman of the United States Region of the International Karate Organization of the Kyokushin. In September of 1992, Sosai Mas Oyama appointed Fred Buck as a branch chief for the International Karate Organization of the Kyokushin.
Despite Sosai Mas Oyama's unfortunate death in 1994, many of the blackbelts that have promoted through the Kyokushin have continue teaching . They continue to teach the Kyokushin the way Sosai Mas Oyama would want.
TIGER'S EYE MARTIAL ARTS
Tiger's Eye Martial Arts was established in 1990 by Sensei Michael Sales Jr. Michael Sales is also proud to represent the State of Nevada, as the Branch Chief of the American Kyokushin Organization, with his assistant Cervando Lara.
Tiger's Eye Martial Arts is a non-profit organization and through the dedication of Mike and his instructors: Cervando Lara, Lisa Martin and Charley Bauman, the school is solely a volunteer instructed program.
THE LEVELS OF BELTS IN KYOKUSHIN MARTIAL ARTS
The beginning student in most martial arts disciplines wears a white belt, according to tradition, signifies innocence.
With the passage of time the belt becomes soiled from handling and use, so the second stage of learning is signified by a brown belt.
As more time passes the belt becomes darker until it is black - the black belt stage.
With even more use the black belt becomes frayed, almost white,
signifying that the wearer is returning again to innocence -
a Zen characteristic of human perfection.
Judan 10th Dan - Black Belt
When Master Oyama died, he was a 10th degree Black Belt. Out of respect to Master Oyama, no living Kyokushin Black Belts will ever wear more than a 9th degree Black Belt. Hanshi Don Buck received his 10th Dan after he passed away from his students to honor him for what he has done for the organization.
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Kudan 9th Dan - Black Belt
Must have met the above requirements while continuing to be active as teacher or practitioner and be at least 62 years of age.
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Hanshidan 8th Dan - Black Belt
Must have met the above requirements while continuing to be active as teacher or practitioner and be at least 55 years of age.
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Shishdan 7th Dan - Black Belt
Minimum of 15 years of teaching experience. You must be a minimum age of 45 years old.
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Rokkudan 6th Dan - Black Belt
Must have been or assisting teaching as a Godan for a minimum of two year and has been a Godan for five years.
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Godan 5th Dan - Black Belt
Must have been or assisting teaching as a Yondan for a minimum of two year and has been a Yondan for five.The rank of 5th Dan and above will be ranked by the council members or a board appointed by such Council. |
Yondan 4th Dan - Black Belt
Can assume responsibility of conducting his /hers own class or school when needed. Must have been or assisting teaching as a Sandan for a minimum of two year and has been responsible as a teacher or co-teacher for promoting at least one Blackbelter to Nidan and has been a Sandan for five.
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Sandan 3rd Dan - Black Belt
Must have been or assisting teaching as a Nidan for a minimum of two year and has been a Nidan for three.
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Nidan 2nd Dan - Black Belt
Must have been or assisting teaching for a minimum of one year and has been a Shodan for two years.
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Shodan - Black Belt
Must be able to teach and recommend rank up to Brown Belt and know all charts up to and including Shodan.
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Shodan Ho - Black Belt
Shodan Ho, this means you tested for your Black Belt and you know the material but were not quite to the standing of Shodan
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HONORARY TITLES OF KYOKUSHIN MARTIAL ARTS
The levels of Sempai, Sensei, Shihan, Kyoshi and Hanshi titles are very special titles, which are not automatically assigned with rank or seniority. An AKKO Shihan, Kyoshi and Hanshi title is not only one who has demonstrated major martial arts achievements. The holder of these titles must also have made significant contributions to the Martial arts community. (Hyams, 1979)
Hanshi
This is a very special title representing the highest levels of both martial arts involvement as a practitioner. A teacher of teachers as well as growth and a role model toward growth of others. The minimum requirement is to be 9th degree black belt. Recommendation needs to be presented by students or teachers. |
Kyoshi
At the recommendation of any 7th or 8th degree blackbelt student, colleagues or teachers; the 7th or 8th degree blackbelt may become a candidate for the title of Kyoshi. The person whom recommends must write letters to the AKKO describing, in detail the candidate's character and behaviors, which justify the Kyoshi title.
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Shihan
Any AKKO approved 5th & 6th degree Blackbelt can apply for Shihan Title. The applicant must write a letter to the AKKO International Board of Council explaining why they merit this title. These Titles may be awarded without applying. Can be the senior student in dojo or under the Sensei.
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Sensei
Any AKKO approved teacher who has their own students.
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Sempai
The senior student in dojo under the Sensei.
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