- All promotion requirements for 1st Dan must be met.
- A minimum of two years must have passed since 1st Dan acquisition.
- Candidate must be at least 12 years old at the time of Grading.
- Candidate must be able to perform the following Kata: Garyu, Seienchin, Naifanchin-Nidan, and one Bo-jutsu kata(Oshiro no Kon ,
Shushi no kon,Ryubi no Kon).
- Candidate must be able to instruct all Kata-bunkai of up to all 1st Dan Kata.
Candidate must be able to break 2 regulation boards with 4 techniques standard in tournament tameshiwari (seiken, shuto, enpi and sokuto).
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent skill in Kumite. (20-man Kumite or equivalent must be held at Grading).
- Candidate must have excellent ability to teach and must possess the personality of a teacher.
- Candidate must be sure to fulfill other requirements specific to their branch, such as participation in seminars, camps and tournaments.
