Classes

Methodology
Daito-ryu is primarily an unarmed combat system. Techniques are organized into different levels of increasing complexity. Students systematically progress from level to level, beginning with the first level, hiden mokuroku ikkajo. Techniques are primarily learned through kata: pre-arranged two-person exercises. There are no formalized competitions or contests. Kobukan has adopted the dan ranking system. All ranks are issued from Kobukan in Japan.

Classes
Yushinkan has four types of classes: 

1. Fundamentals Class: Basic concepts and techniques. All new members start here.
2. Regular Class: A more advanced class that builds on the Fundamentals Class.
3. Zahedan: Advanced applications.
4. Choksetsu Shido: Specialized individual or small group training.