In Karate
The award of sho-go is based on each individual’s ledge, teaching ability and the outstanding development of character through the study of the karate. Therefore it is important to realize that in the modern approach to karate, these titles/ranks are much more difficult to achieve than the conventional dan grades and are not automatically assigned with rank or seniority. The holder of these titles must also have made significant contributions to the karate community at large. The title/sho-go may or may not be given to a Fellow on application, or may be awarded after the fellow has been in fellowship for some time.
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