European Technical Committee

All shintaido instrcutors in Europe who attain the rank of Sei Shihan (Senior Instructor) or equivalent are invited to join the European Technical Committee (ETC).  Equivalent grades mean Sandan (3rd dan) in the subjects of karate, bojutsu or kenjutsu taught within the shintaido school.

The shintaido system, unlike many modern schools of martial arts, allows for only five dan levels rather than the usual ten. This makes it hard to compare shintaido dan grades with other schools. San dan is considered quite a senior level. 

The technical committee is responsible for ensuring that shintaido exams all over Europe are conducted to an equivalent standard. To this end they aim to meet and practice together on a regular basis.