Kosho Ryu Yudansha

The following is the official list of legitimate black belts in Kosho Ryu in the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai organization. Black belts listed must be members in good standing of the SKSKI.
If your name should be on this list, please contact us and include a photo of your latest rank certificate.

Name Rank Date

Sei Kosho Shorei Kai Shogo

​The Sei Kosho Shorei Kai utilizes shogo (称号), or titles. These titles are independent of rank and do not effect it. The only way to hold a title in the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai is to be appointed to it by the Hanshi. Earning the minimum dan ranking for a shogo title does NOT automatically grant the practitioner that title. All titles are appointed by the Hanshi. The titles used in the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai are ​NOT RANKS. ​They refer to job titles and responsibilities. ​​

Hanshi (範士)
Hanshi means“root master”. 
In the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai, there is only one Hanshi. 
The Hanshi is permitted to a black belt with a gold horizontal stripe.
Current Title Holder: Bruce Juchnik

Kyoshi (教士)
Kyoshi means “expert teacher,” it is can also be translated as “professor” or “assistant professor.” A minimum rank of at least rokudan (6th degree black belt) is required. 
The Sei Kosho Shorei Kai has multiple Kyoshi. 
Kyoshi are permitted to wear a black belt with a red horizontal stripe.
Current Title Holders: Jeff Driscoll, Jon Ludwig, Tony DiSarro, Greg Ford, Trenton Ingles, Ryan Chamberland, Larry Kraxberger

Renshi (錬士)
Renshi literally means “polished teacher.” It requires a minimum rank of yondan (4th degree black belt).
The Sei Kosho Shorei Kai has multiple Renshi. 
Renshi are permitted to wear a black belt with a purple horizontal stripe.
Current Title Holders: Steven Bonk, Jon Moore, Janne Moore, Kurt VanSickle

Shihan (師範)
Shihan means “exemplary teacher”  It requires a minimum rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt). The Sei Kosho Shorei Kai has multiple Shihan. This is typically bestowed upon teachers who are providing service and growth to the organization.
Shihan are permitted to wear a black belt with an orange horizontal stripe.
Current Title Holders: Erik Plate, Samantha Hakala

Please Note: The titles used in the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai are
​NOT RANKS. ​They refer to job titles and responsibilities. ​