karatekid1975 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 According to the IMA (my old assn), you have to be a first dan to teach (at a dojang run by a higher rank). You have to 4th dan to open your own dojang under the assn. You also have to take a seperate test for "master" to do so also. I guess it's a teaching test of some sort. I never asked. I hear that in TKD that they would rather you be a 4th dan and up to open your own dojang. But that's not a "rule" I don't think. But when I open a dojang, I would rather wait till I'm a 4th dan, at least. And a 1st dan (at least) in one other art. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle-san Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 It all depends on the style, I know in the form of Aki-Jujitsu that I took you had to start teaching at brown (either in your own Dojo or at the main one), it was even a requirement to advance to black. Waiting until you're at least a 1st Dan might be the smartest route, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnifinite Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 I'd say 3rd dan at least. Possible 2nd if you're really really good. I personally wouldn't train under anyone under 5th. 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramymensa Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 I'd say 3rd dan at least. Possible 2nd if you're really really good. I personally wouldn't train under anyone under 5th.My sensei is a godan, after 27 years. I guess it's not that pleasant to wait that long to teach In our Shotokan federation if you are ashodan, you may teach. It means you've been training VERY hard for 6-7 years. I think it qualifies someone World Shotokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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