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Judan (10th Dan)
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Kyudan (9th Dan)
The truth of Kyudo should be transparent.
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Hachidan (8th Dan)
There should be perfection in the technique, the highest level of refinement (Shahin) and embodiment of skill in the art of shooting.
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Nanadan (7th Dan)
Shooting form (Shakei), shooting technique (Shajitsu), and formal movement (Taihai) are evident naturally in the body. The shooting has reached a high level of refinement (Shahin) and mastery.
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Rokudan (6th Dan)
Shooting form (Shakei), shooting technique (Shajitsu), and formal movement (Taihai) have reached the stage of excellence. The shooting shows a high level of refinement (Shahin).
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Godan (5th Dan)
The shooting form (Shakei), the shooting technique (Shajitsu) and the formal movement (Taihai) should be consistent with the principles of shooting (Shaho) and refinement (Shahin) should be apparent. In particular, progress should be shown over the previous levels.
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Yondan (4th Dan)
The shooting form (Shakei) is better established and the formal movement (Taihai) is more stable. There should be correct breathing, the application of the shooting technique (Shajitsu) should be consistent with the principles of shooting (Shaho) and Hanare should be sharp. Consistency should be reached in hitting the Mato (Tekichu).
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Sandan (3rd Dan)
The shooting form (Shakei) is better established and the formal movement (Taihai) is more stable. The breathing is ordered and the application of the shooting technique (Shajitsu) follows the principles of shooting (Shaho). The arrow should fly straight and there should be more consistency in hitting the Mato (Tekichu).
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Nidan (2nd Dan)
Both the shooting form (Shakei) and formal movement (Taihai) should have good arrangement with evidence of spiritual energy (Kiryoku) in the application of the shooting technique (Shajitsu). There should be less uncertainty in the placing of the arrows (Yadokoro).
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Shodan (1st Dan)
The shooting form (Shakei) and the formal movement (Taihai) should be consistent with the standard form. There should not be disarray in the placing of the arrows (Yadokoro).
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Ikkyu (1st Kyu)
Shooting form (Shakei) and formal movement (Taihai) should be mostly correct.
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Nikyu (2nd Kyu)
Compared to Sankyu, there should be noticeable progress in the degree of training received.
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Sankyu (3rd Kyu)
The basic movements of the shooting and the handling of the Yumi-Ya are gradually improving, showing that the candidate has been training under systematic instruction.
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Yonkyu (4th Kyu)
Systematic instruction is being received and progress demonstrated in the handling of the Yumi-Ya.
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Gokyu (5th Kyu)
The candidate is at the first stage of Kyudo training.