Traditional Titles

 

We are proud to offer the most complete selection of traditional Martial Arts titles world-wide!

 

The W.M.A.L. is granting this original titles in all Styles and Systems.

 

Our members who qualify through outstanding dedication and leadership may be selected from any division.

 

Please contact as if you like to apply for equivalent Korean, Chinese, Philippine or any other non-Japanese titles.

 

Japanese Titles

Sem-Pai Minimum Rank: 1.Dan

Sen-Sei Minimum Rank: 3.Dan

Kai-Den Minimum Rank: 4.Dan

Ren-Shi Minimum Rank: 5.Dan

Shi-Do-Shi Minimum Rank: 6.Dan

Shi-Han Minimum Rank: 7.Dan

Kyo-Shi Minimum Rank: 8.Dan

Han-Shi Minimum Rank: 9.Dan

Mei-Jin Minimum Rank: 10.Dan

Ta-Shi = Superb Teacher

Shi-So = Chief Instructor

Bu-Shi = Great martial artist / Warlord

So-Ke = Founder

Tai-So = Grandmaster

So-Shi = Grandmaster Instructor

Do-Shu = Master of the Way

So-Sho = Master of the Art

Kai-So = First Inheritor

Sho-Dai = 1st Generation Student

Kai-Cho = President

 

Some information about the titles

Renshi

Minimum rank, 4th Dan. Ability to teach practical methods and basic techniques, Proven dedication to Budo through long term teaching experience.

Kyoshi

Minimum rank, 6th Dan and Renshi title holder. Outstanding knowledge of the traditions and methods of Budo. Demonstrated excellence of technique and teaching methods.

Shihan

Minimum rank of 7th Dan and Kyoshi title holder. Advanced knowledge of the traditions and methods of Budo. Demonstrated excellence of technique and teaching methods.

Hanshi

Minimum rank of 8th Dan and Shihan title holder. Individual of outstanding moral and personal character. Proven leadership and exceptional contribution to Budo. Deep understanding of the techniques, history and spirit of the Martial Arts.

Meijin

Individual that has attained the rank of 10th Dan and Hanshi title holder. Outstanding knowledge of the traditions and methods of Budo. Demonstrated excellence of technique and teaching methods.