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RENSHI: Any ISKS fellow of 6th Dan or above exceeding the age of 40 years old may apply for the Renshi title.
KYOSHI: Any ISKS fellow of 7th Dan or above, 5 years after their Renshi registration, and exceeding the age of 50 years old can apply for the Kyoshi title. It is normal that the applicant would hold the title of Renshi previously, but this is not necessary.
HANSHI:This is a very special title representing the highest levels of martial arts. The karateka must be seen as an innovator as well a teacher of merit and show personal growth and an in depth understanding of the style of Shotokan-ryu. Any ISKS fellow of 8th Dan or above, 10 years after their Kyoshi registration and exceeding the age of 60 years old can apply for the Hanshi title. It is normal that the applicant would hold the title of Kyoshi previously, but this is not necessary.
APPLYING FOR SHOGO:
The applicant for any sho-go must be put in writing, explaining why s/he merits this title. The application must be supported and refereed by three ISKS fellows who must also write letters to the ISKS Technical Committee (T.C.), describing in detail, the candidate's character and behaviours, which would justify the awarding of a Shogo. After deliberations (and any appropriate additional investigations) the candidate may be awarded a Shogo if the I.S.K.S unanimously agrees with the level of awarded Shoko being at their discretion. The ISKS T.C. may request additional information or cause a background investigation to be conducted.
Belts other than the black belt used by those who have been awarded a sho-go in accordance with international Shotokan protocol protocol and tradition, will be disallowed in the ISKS: (6th and 7th Dans Renshi/Kyoshi in some styles wear a red & white belt, 8th, white belt while 9th and 10th Dans Kyoshi/Hanshi wear a red belt). The black belt is the only obi to be used by ISKS fellows of any whatever the rank or title.Use of the sho-go as a suffix, is allowed, although it is not protocol nor traditional in the Shotokan system style to have any Dan grade or sho-go or any other title such as 'Saiko-shihan' written on the obi.
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