What is a

Jun-Shihan?

Jun-Shihan is the official certification in the Uechiryu Butoukai(tm) for Instructors.

Training for the certification is similar to the instructor’s training that we have used in the past. All candidates must have be at least a Level Three Junior Black Belt or Sandan.

These certifications must be renewed every three years, with a minimum ten hours of seminar training per year.

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  • 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.