Organization

Organizational Titles

Dojo-cho

“School Chief”

Qualifications:
Shodan (black belt level) or greater level instructor.

Daidojo-cho

“Large School Chief”

Qualifications:
Dojo-cho with more than 100 registered students.

Shibu-cho

“Area Chief” or “Regional Director”

Qualifications:
4th Dan or higher Renshi, and the top Chief Dojo-Cho for the area or for the country.

Kokusai Shidoin

“International Instructor”

Qualifications:
7th Dan or higher in Ninpo and Jujutsu, Kyoshi, Bojutsu Okuden, Bikenjutsu Okuden, Naginata Shoden, Asayama Ichiden Ryu Menkyo, Takagi Yoshin Ryu Okuden Menkyo

With Soke’s permission, a Shidoin can teach anywhere in world and conduct check tests up to 3rd Dan.