What is a

Jun-Shihan?

Training for Jun-Shihan and after is similar to S.T.O.R.M.

All candidates for the Jun-Shihan certification must have be at least a Level Three Junior Black Belt or Sandan, and have been assisting with classes for at least two years.

These certifications must be renewed every three years, with a minimum ten hours of seminar training. Training for Shidoin’s is similar to S.T.O.R.M. and includes:

  • Weekly Training classes

  • Weekly Instructional Material

  • Automatic enrollment to our quarterly Training seminars with guest instructors (normally $65 each)

  • Automatic enrollment on UechiCon full weekend of training.

  • Automatic enrollment to our Uechi Invitational Tournament

  • THOSE WHO DARE TO TEACH MUST NEVER CEASE TO LEARN.

    John Cotton Dana

    America Library and Museum Director

  • I will teach this class as if it Is the most important class I will ever teach.

    I am patient and Enthusiastic.

    I lead by example.  

  • … basic teaching skills.

  • … skills in the Martial Arts - in order to truly understand the Martial Arts, one must teach.

  • … basic communication and presentation skills.

  • … maintenance of old curriculum. Repetition of old material develops mastery of movement.

  • … confidence - upon explaining material to a student, a clear distinction of each movement develops. With a clearer understanding, confidence and expertise grow.

  • … to develop mastery of emotion, and the ability to change one’s attitude at will.

  • … leadership and managerial skills.

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