The IKASA is an internationally recognised martial arts all style governing body.
If you would like to join the IKASA please read on...
APPLICATION
Complete and return the application form for either membership as an
individual or School. Enclose a copy of your current grade and also enclose a relevant cheque
for type of application.
PROFILE
Dr Tony Shepherd PH.D currently CHief Instructor to IKASA has trained in
Martial Arts for some 27 years, holding a 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Karate,
5th Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing and 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do. Not to mention a Ph.D in the
Oriental art and Therapies and an
MICM from the Institute of Conflict Management.
Master Shepherd has a vast amount of knowledge of both the Martial Arts
and the Security Industry. Having served for many years in both the Military Police and South Wales
Police on active duties
in both Northern Ireland and the Falklands and training duties of police
officers and Special Forces personnal.
Master Shepherd continues with many interesets within the security field
providing training
to organisations in Conflict Resolution, Criminal Investigations and Close
Protection for a worldwide international company.
Having been awarded for many outstanding achievements, Master Shepherd was
recently
entered in the Orld Wide Hall of Fame for his contribution to
International Management. In 2003 received the MAYBO 'Open Palm Award' for teching Staff Safety by the
British Security Industry Authority. The first person in the UK to receive this award.
In summary, an all round Master with high values of expertise and skills,
training
students and black belts alike to further a code of excellence.
Grading Rights
Within the IKASA the grading rights standard is strictly adheared to. Here is
the break down of instructor rights and levels of which an instructor may grade
students.
- Must have been a dan grade for at least 6 months
- Must have completed the approved instructors course
- Must have a recognised first aid qualification
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be an individual school instructor and not an assistant instructor
- Can only grade that individual style as per qualification.
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Must hold grade: |
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9th Kup/Kyu |
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8th Kup/Kyu |
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7th Kup/Kyu |
1st Dan |
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6th Kup/Kyu |
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5th Kup/Kyu |
2nd Dan |
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4th Kup/Kyu |
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3rd Kup/Kyu |
3rd Dan |
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2nd Kup/Kyu |
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1st Kup/Kyu |
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1st Dan & Above |
5th Dan or Chief Instrucotr |
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Specialist instructors of independant arts/styles may grade upto one level
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Dan grading time frame
*Must be activly involved.
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1st dan -> 2nd Dan |
2 Years |
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2nd Dan -> 3rd Dan |
3 Years |
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3rd Dan -> 4th Dan |
4 Years |
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4th Dan -> 5th Dan |
5 Years |
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5th Dan -> 6th Dan |
6 Years |
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