SHINBIKAI

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The Shinbikai was formed in 2000 as an association of karate schools dedicated to the practice and proliferation of the Art of Karate.

 

Over the years, the Shinbikai expanded to include members who practice other martial arts. Today we are a close association of practitioners who come together regularly to share and expand upon our martial arts knowledge. At times we invite guest instructors from other martial traditions to share knowledge with us, in addition to sharing our various arts amongst ourselves, which include but are not limited to: karate, kempo, kuntao, tai chi, kickboxing/mma, various martial arts weapons ("traditional" and padded for sparring), and more.  We also act as a "sanctioning body" for ranks issued by our member schools, as follows:

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​Shinbikai Ranking System updated October 2021

 

1st through 4th degrees awarded at the decision of the individual schools and teachers.

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5th degrees are awarded by the Shinbikai.

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Ranks beyond 5th degree are honorary and are issued in the designated year beyond 5th degree. 

 

EARNED RANKS

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1st degree - 4 years minimum – Black Belt

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2nd degree - 8 years minimum – Black Belt

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3rd degree - 12 years minimum – Black Belt/Red Stripe

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4th degree - 18 years minimum – Black Belt/Red Stripe

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5th degree - 24 years minimum – Black Belt/Red Stripe

 

HONORARY RANKS

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6th Degree - 6 years after 5th (min 30) – Black Belt/Gold Stripe

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7th Degree - 12 years after 5th (min 36) – Black Belt/Gold Stripe

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8th Degree - 20 years after 5th (min 44) – Black Belt/Gold Stripe

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