"Kyoshi" is the next highest title and means "teacher of teachers". This title is usually reserved for 7th and 8th degree black belts (or even higher in the largest organizations) and is given to long-term instructors who have many high level instructors under their tutelage. "Renshi", the title used by Mr. Darby, is also an honorary title.

From 1973 to 1978, he served as head coach for the U.S. karate team, competing nationally and internationally. However, at OBI sports-karate is never confused with "the real thing", with karate for self-defense purposes.

Kyoshi – 7th DEGREE BLACK BELT [5 years after 6th Dan] & 8th DEGREE BLACK BELT [5 years after7th Dan] and should be at least 50+ years of age] The “Kyo” in Kyoshi means “professor” or “philosophy”. Therefore, Kyoshi equals a “professor” capable of teaching the philosophy of the martial arts.

The uniform worn by karateka ( one who practices karate) is called a karate gi and the belt is called an obi. The gi is relatively a new idea, having only been in use since the 1920’s. On Okinawa, practicioners originally wore the hakama, or split skirt.

Jan 10, 2016 · Kyoshi [Meaning “a teacher” or “teaching master”]. The “Kyo” in Kyoshi means “professor” or “philosophy”. Therefore, Kyoshi equals a “professor” capable of teaching the philosophy of the martial arts. Kyoshi may be awarded to the modern rank of 7th Dan and above. Hanshi [a “model for all masters”].

Kyoshi (教士 : きょうし): refers to an advanced teacher. (Senior Teacher/Expert). Awarded to 6th Dan and above. Hanshi (範士 : はんし): refers to a senior expert considered a "teacher of teachers". This title is used by many different arts for the top few instructors of that style, and is sometimes translated "Grand Master".

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The Kyoshi Kai page is a list of the Kensankai Association senior instructors along with a brief bio. The Kyoshi are responsible for leading and guiding the Karateka in the association and maintaining the core values of the association.

Kyoshi Belt Custom SBK Yudansha Obi Yudansha obi/belt with Shurite Bujutsu-Kai kanji and your name in katakana embroidered in black on the belt. Also the belt brand tag is a custom Shurite Bujutsu-Kai emblem tag.

In many organizations, as in the case of the Kyoshi title, the custom to carry three gold stripes on their black belts for the holders of the license of Hanshi, is replaced with the wearing the Aka Obi or Red Belt. The Aka belt is a belt of solid red color.