Post by lemonLime on Jan 28, 2011 19:24:25 GMT -5
This page describes all of our Ranks and the method by which each rank is obtained.
Every member must wait a minimum of one week between trials, regardless of the outcome.
Initiate - I
This is the rank assigned to all new members.
Req.: Registration on the Clan's Forums and a recruiter's approval.
Padawan - P
Req.:
Requires a demonstration of (at least) a basic understanding of lessons 1-5 in our Single Saber Red stance curriculum, and approval by a Master rank or higher.
*Requires two or more Master rank or higher's approval to move out of the initiate stage*
Padawan+ - Pa
Req.:
A demonstration of (at least) a basic understanding of lessons 6-10 in our Single Saber Red stance curriculum , and approval by a Master rank or higher.
Apprentice - A
Req.:
A demonstration of (at least) a basic understanding of lessons 11-15 in our Single Saber Red stance curriculum, and a medium to high proficiency in all previous lessons, and approval by a Master rank or higher.
Apprentice+ - Ap
Req.:
A demonstration of (at least) a basic understanding of lessons 16-20 in our Single Saber Red stance curriculum, and a medium to high proficiency in all previous lessons, and approval by a Master rank or higher.
Knight - K
Req.:
A duel trial with Warrior rank or higher. Must win at least 1/3 duels. Trial may be longer at the Proctor's discretion, up to a best of 10 match.
Knight+ - Kn
Req.:
A duel trial with Warrior+ rank or higher. Must win at least 1/3 duels. Trial may be longer at the Proctor's discretion, up to a best of 10 match.
Warrior - W
Req.:
A duel trial with Master rank or higher. Must win at least 1/3 duels. Trial may be longer at the Proctor's discretion, up to a best of 10 match.
Warrior+ -Wa
Req.:
A duel trial with Master rank or higher. Must win at least 2/3 duels. Trial may be longer at the Proctor's discretion, up to a best of 10 match.
Master - M
This rank marks the completion of training, and the responsibility of both taking on new students, and recruiting for FL.
Req.:
Min 4 weeks as a Warrior+.
A duel trial with a Council rank or higher, details to be determined by the proctor.
A demonstration of a firm grasp of all lessons in our Single Saber Red stance Curriculum.
A demonstration of the member's ability to assist lower ranks in their training.
Master+ - Ma
Req.:
A duel trial with a Council rank or higher. Details to be determined by the Proctor.
Must be well known throughout the clan as being a helpful teacher to lower ranks.
Must have made a contribution to the Curriculum or other clan documents.
Ability to effectively teach both Single saber and a secondary saber (Duals or Staff)
An HC's approval.
Guardian - G
This rank marks the mastery of every aspect of JKA.
*Due to the difficulty of the trial, a member may opt to skip this rank*
Req.: Victory in all of the following to 10 kills:
Single saber battle vs 2 Master+ (Master or higher)
Dual saber battle vs 1 Master+
Staff saber battle vs 1 Master+
Freestyle saber battle (choose your weapon) vs 1 Master+
Force and Weapons battle vs 1 Master+
And lastly, Council approval.
Council - C
Member of the clan Council. (Maximum of five)
To be determined by the High Council.
High Council - HC
Member of the clan High Council. (Maximum of three)
To be determined by current High Council.