IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI Online Guidance Program Regulations

IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI Online Guidance Program Regulations

Version: October 2, 2026

The eligibility requirements, fees, procedures,
and other conditions are defined in the Regulations.
Please review them before applying for the Program.

 

 

Preamble

IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI respects the autonomy of its affiliated organizations and dojos.
Headquarters does not replace the regular instruction provided by each organization.
The Program supplements learning opportunities and supports the development of members.

These Regulations establish the Online Guidance Program for that purpose.
The Program is distinct from a general online karate school for the public.
Its purpose is to strengthen education throughout the affiliated network.

Article 1 — Purpose

The Program supports the continuous development of affiliated members.
It also provides learning opportunities for members in remote locations.
The Program may also be used to develop instructors and advanced practitioners.

Article 2 — Name and Position of the Program

The overall system shall be called the Online Guidance Program.
Its individual instruction component shall provide personalized online guidance.
The English name of the system is the Online Guidance Program.

The Program is an educational support system associated with affiliation.
Affiliation alone does not automatically create eligibility to participate.
Participation requires review and approval by Headquarters.

Article 3 — Eligible Participants

As a general rule, the Program is for members of affiliated organizations and dojos.
The participant’s objectives and developmental needs shall be reviewed.
The participant’s instructor may also be consulted when necessary.

Applications should normally be made through the participant’s organization or dojo.
Exceptions may be allowed where special circumstances exist.
Headquarters shall determine such exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Article 4 — Basic Principles

• Respect the history and training system of each affiliated organization and dojo.
• Do not require all organizations to adopt the training methods of Headquarters.
• Base instruction on safety, ethics, and mutual respect.
• Encourage learning that does not depend only on online instruction.
• Do not operate the Program as a general correspondence karate school for the public.

Article 5 — Categories of Online Guidance

Category	Participants	Standard Duration	Fee
Headquarters-Sponsored Joint Online Seminar	Multiple participants	60–90 minutes	Generally free
Individual Online Guidance	1 participant	60 minutes	Paid
Small-Group Online Guidance	2–4 participants	90 minutes	Paid
Organization-Exclusive Online Seminar	5 or more participants	90 minutes or more	Paid

The instructional method and fee category vary according to group size.
The system seeks to balance participant costs with the instructor’s workload.

Article 6 — Headquarters-Sponsored Joint Online Seminars

Headquarters shall determine the theme and schedule of each seminar.
Participation shall generally be free of charge.
These seminars form part of the shared educational activities of the affiliation system.

Topics may include techniques, kata, kumite, and Riho.
Instructor development, safety management, and Budo ethics may also be covered.
Program explanations and exchange meetings may also be conducted.

Actual costs may be charged when an outside instructor is invited.
Free seminars shall primarily address subjects of common interest.
Detailed individual instruction is not their main purpose.

Article 7 — Individual Online Guidance

Individual Online Guidance is provided to one participant.
The standard duration is 60 minutes.
The participant’s individual issues shall be examined in detail.

A three-session package is the standard format for continuing guidance.

Region	Single 60-Minute Session	Three-Session Package
Region A	¥3,000	¥8,000
Region B	¥2,000	¥5,000
Region C	¥1,000	¥3,000

The first session reviews the participant’s current condition and sets objectives.
The second session reviews training results and makes necessary adjustments.
The third session reviews progress and establishes future training direction.

Article 8 — Small-Group Online Guidance

Small-Group Online Guidance is for two to four participants.
The standard duration is 90 minutes.
Individual review and shared instruction shall be combined.

Region	Single Session per Person	Three-Session Package per Person
Region A	¥2,000	¥5,500
Region B	¥1,500	¥4,000
Region C	¥1,000	¥2,500

A three-session package should normally involve the same participants.
Any change of participants requires prior approval from Headquarters.

Article 9 — Organization-Exclusive Online Seminars

Groups of five or more shall be treated as organization-exclusive seminars.
A group of approximately five to ten participants is the standard size.
The standard duration is 90 minutes.

Region	90-Minute Fee per Organization
Region A	¥10,000
Region B	¥7,000
Region C	¥4,000

Groups substantially exceeding ten participants shall be discussed individually.
The duration and fee may be adjusted where necessary.
Individual instruction for every participant is not guaranteed.

Article 10 — Regional Categories

Fees shall be based on three regional categories: A, B, and C.
Specific countries and regions shall be listed separately.
Regional classifications may be revised when necessary.

Classification shall not be determined by income level alone.
Cost of living, exchange rates, and local circumstances shall also be considered.

Article 11 — Headquarters-Designated Development Track

This category is for persons whom Headquarters considers important to develop.
It may include candidates for Certified Instructor status or regional coordinators.
Candidates for examiners and research personnel may also be included.

Participation fees may be waived in whole or in part.
Such support shall not be regarded simply as a discount.
It shall be regarded as an investment in the future of the organization.

Article 12 — Content of Guidance

• Basics, kata, kumite, response techniques, and tactics
• Body mechanics, central axis, centerline, A-axis, and B-axis
• Teaching methods, safety management, and Budo ethics
• Riho and the concepts of Takushin Budo
• Study support toward Certified Instructor status and Certified Dan Rank

Participation in the Program does not itself constitute certification.
Separate examination is required for Certified qualifications and Certified Dan Rank.

Article 13 — Video Submission

Videos may be submitted for individual and small-group guidance.
As a general rule, each participant may submit one video per session.
Each video should normally be no longer than ten minutes.

The instructor may review the video in advance when necessary.
Extensive video analysis shall be discussed separately.

Article 14 — Coordination with the Digital Textbook

The Program shall be coordinated with the Digital Karate Budo Textbook.
Participants should not depend solely on online instruction.

Study the materials → Independent training → Guidance → Further training

This cycle develops the ability to learn independently.
It also allows online guidance time to be used effectively.

Article 15 — Application Procedure

1. Consult with the affiliated organization or dojo.
2. Inform Headquarters of the request to use the Program.
3. Headquarters reviews the purpose and developmental need.
4. The guidance category, schedule, and fee are determined.
5. Guidance begins after approval by Headquarters.

Article 16 — Management of Participant Numbers

Only participants registered at the time of application may participate.
Additional participants may not join without prior notice.
Any change in participant numbers must be reported in advance.

If the applicable category changes, the fee shall also change.
The content of guidance shall also be adjusted according to group size.

Article 17 — Recording and Publication

Participants must obtain permission from Headquarters before recording a session.
Unauthorized recording or publication is not permitted.

Headquarters may record sessions for instructional records.
Participants shall be informed in advance when such recording takes place.

Article 18 — Validity of Three-Session Packages

A three-session package is valid for 90 days from the first session.
The validity period may be extended in special circumstances.
Headquarters shall decide extensions on a case-by-case basis.

Article 19 — Cancellation and Schedule Changes

Schedule changes made at least 24 hours in advance are generally free.
A no-show or last-minute cancellation may count as one completed session.

Illness, disaster, or serious communication failure shall be considered individually.
A session cancelled by Headquarters shall be rescheduled.

Article 20 — Guidance Records

A brief record shall be kept for each online guidance session.
These records may be used as part of the participant’s development history.
Records alone do not constitute qualification or rank certification.

Record Item	Details
Date	Date and time of guidance
Instructor	Instructor in charge
Participants	Name and affiliation
Guidance Category	Individual, small-group, organization seminar, etc.
Main Issues	Technical, theoretical, or other issues
Guidance Provided	Matters covered during the session
Next Assignment	Independent training tasks
Remarks	Other necessary information

Article 21 — Fee Schedule

Guidance Category	Region A	Region B	Region C
Headquarters-Sponsored Joint Seminar	Generally free	Generally free	Generally free
Individual — 60 minutes	¥3,000	¥2,000	¥1,000
Individual — Three Sessions	¥8,000	¥5,000	¥3,000
Small Group — 90 minutes per person	¥2,000	¥1,500	¥1,000
Small Group — Three Sessions per person	¥5,500	¥4,000	¥2,500
Organization-Exclusive Seminar — 90 minutes	¥10,000	¥7,000	¥4,000

Fees may be reduced or waived under the Headquarters-Designated Development Track.
Actual costs for special seminars may be established separately.

Article 22 — Revision of the Regulations

Headquarters may revise these Regulations when necessary for program operation.
Fees and regional classifications may also be reviewed when necessary.
Significant revisions shall be announced through appropriate means.

Supplementary Provision

These Regulations are a draft prepared before formal implementation.
The effective date, regional table, and application procedures shall be determined separately.