The curriculum of the World Hankimuye Federation concentrates on teaching students the principles and concepts of self defence. Not the amount of techniques a student knows is what is important, but his understanding of the core principles and the ability to apply these principles in combat.
The requirements for black belt grades up to 4th dan can be downloaded in pdf-format.
Our federation issues grades from first until ninth dan (black belts). Member schools are responsible for the geup examinations (coloured belts).
Tests for first until fourth dan can be done in front of panel consisting of at least two international instructors or one international instructor with two national instructors. All tests for fifth dan and higher are done in front of the federation’s board of international instructors.
Time in grade
Between each dan-grade a set minimum time should pass before one can test for the next level.
An assistant typically helps a trainer or instructor run the class. The assistant supports the teacher and can help individual student. Often an assistant is also the person on whom the teacher or instructor demonstrates the techniques. After the assistant has gained some experience he/she might be asked to take over parts of the class. The assistant might be asked to take care of the warming-up for example.
A Youth Trainer is someone who teaches the classes for color belts to kids up to the age of 15. You can become a Youth Trainer when you have 1st degree. You should at least have been an assistant for two years
A Trainer is someone who teaches the classes for color belts. You can become a Trainer when you have 2nd degree. You should at least have been an assistant for two years or a trainer for one year.
An Instructor can run his own school and will teach student to all levels. An Instructor is someone with a 4th dan or higher. He should have been a Trainer for at least three years, teaching classes regularly.
A National Instructor is someone who teaches seminars at a national level and/or is someone who coaches Instructors to open their own schools. A National Instructor is someone with a 5th dan or higher. He should have been an Instructor for at least four years, teaching classes regularly.
An International Instructor is someone who teaches seminars at an international level and/or is someone who coaches interested parties in setting up an organization in other countries. An International Instructor is someone with a 6th dan or higher. He should have been a National Instructor for at least four years, teaching classes and seminars regularly.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher with our federation, contact info@hankimuye.gr and we will help you meet the requirements. Trainers and Instructors receive an official certificate.
