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About Doshi Kai
Doshi Kai is the Japanese term
for our dojo Honor Society. Members of this group have been selected
for induction by Shihan Baker because they have demonstrated their
commitment to earning the rank of Black Belt. Doshi Kai
members consistently display positive attitude and maximum effort in class
and are, therefore, positive role models for others.
The Doshi Kai Checklist
Students who have been invited to join
our Doshi Kai must first complete a checklist to acknowledge that
they fully understand the standards and requirements of membership within
the dojo Honor Society. This checklist includes the following items:
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The student intends to achieve the
level of Black Belt through his/her training at Rising Sun Martial Arts.
Students who already hold Black Belt ranking have made the commitment to
achieve their next level of Black Belt.
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The student understands that
consistent training is critical to his/her success in the martial arts
and strives to train, on average, twice per week.
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The student is dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence, and displays exemplary spirit and maximum effort.
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The student consistently works to
improve his/her focus and to apply this important life skill in school
and/or at work.
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The student strives to maintain good
grades in school. (Special considerations are afforded to students
with learning disabilities or whose grade reports show good effort.)
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The student owns a full set of
appropriate sparring gear
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The student takes pride in his/her
appearance and keeps his/her uniform clean and in good repair.
Adults students are required to own and wear a heavyweight Shureido,
Tokaido, or R.E.I. brand uniform.
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The student participates in various
training seminars offered by or recommended by Shihan Baker throughout
the year.
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The student attends the quarterly
Doshi Kai induction ceremony in order to welcome new members and
celebrate rank promotions.
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The student, holding the rank of
Rokyu or above, strives to further develop his/her leadership skills
by assisting and/or teaching.
Benefits of Doshi Kai
Membership
In addition to recognition of the
qualities that they bring to our dojo, the members of our dojo Honor
Society also receive various benefits due their dedication to the dojo and
their pursuit of excellence in the martial arts. These include...
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Training in Shorin Ryu Karate-do
and the ability to hold rank in this style of traditional Okinawan
Karate.
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Training in Kobu-do
(traditional Okinawan weaponry) and the ability to hold rank in this
traditional martial art.
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Special classes reserved for Doshi
Kai members.
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Invitations to clinics and workshops
reserved for Doshi Kai members.
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Participation in instructor-training
workshops throughout the year, leading to hierarchy appointments at
higher levels of training.
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Special Doshi Kai belts, in
recognition of the students' hard work and dedication.
How Do I
Become a Member of Doshi Kai?
Doshi Kai
membership is by personal invitation of Shihan Baker only.
The best way to be invited for membership is to strive to meet the
following three guidelines:
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Consistent
Training
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Exemplary
Spirit
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Maximum
Effort
These three
items are the key to success in both your martial arts training and in
life outside the dojo. Doshi Kai members are selected because they
display these traits over the long term.
Remember:
Black Belt is a journey, not a destination!
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