DISCIPLE OF KARATE
1) “SHIN” ------------------ the Mind 2) “GI” -------------------------- the Skill 3) “TAI” ----------------------- the Body SEISHINKAI SeiShinKai: means translate into “Association of mind, Spirit and Soul”. SEI = Spirit and Soul
SHIN = Mind
KAI = Association or Group
Title (Shugo)/Meaning/Rank & Credential Soke- Founder of a Style / System (10th Dan) Kancho – Master of the House – Owner of the Dojo, a title not of rank Highest Instructor of specific Ryu ha or Kai Ha – Title Kaiso – Founder / Senior Advisor – Title Saiko Shihan – Head Shihan (8th to 10th Dan) - Title Kaicho – Regional Head/ Director – (also Branch /Regional Representative) Hanshi – Senior Master ‘Han’ is the same meaning an example, model or pattern ‘shi’ that’s used in ‘Hanshi means (gentle) man. Kyoshi – Master Teaching Instructor (6th to 7th Dan Shihan License Certificate) Renshi – Senior Expert Professional (5th to 6th Dan Shihan License Certificate) Shihan – Master/ Expert (5th to 6th Dan) Sensei – Honourable Teacher/ Expert above (4th Dan / Chief Instructor) Sempai – Senior Students