Forfeiting of Rank

In exceptional circumstances, especially with senior ranks, a student may be stripped of rank for any of the following reasons:

1. Dishonoring one's rank
2. Showing lack of respect to his/her sensei and/or the system
3. Failing to discharge the duties and responsibilities associated with his/her rank
4. Abusing his/her skills and causing injury to students and others in and out of the dojo
5. Behaving in a manner (in and out of the dojo) that is inconsistent with the highest standards of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu.

A student who has been stripped of rank is required to return his/her certificate and/or registration card. Further, a student stripped of rank for items 1, 2, 4, and 5 above will no longer be welcome in the club. The appropriate rank sanctioning association will also be notified of this action and the student's name will be removed from the association's roster. Finally, and where appropriate, a student's previous instructor will also be informed of this action.

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