The candidate for the instructor certificate must purchase the tape of Sendo-Ryu Karatedo (Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes long) which includes technical requirements from 9th Kyu to 2nd Kyu and many other Shodan, Nidan and Sandan requirements. The candidate must purchase the Sendo-Ryu Handbook. The candidate under the second option must have basic knowledge in Judo, Jujutsu, Aikido or Aikijujitsu.

After 1 and 1/2 year (That is considered a sufficient time for studying the Sendo-Ryu tape) the candidate must invite the Headmaster or a Hombu delegate to his Dojo for a short (4-6 day) seminar (Spring, summer or fall only) and airfare/transportation, accommodation and meals must be paid for by the candidate- OR - the candidate will travel to the main Hombu for a one week seminar. Upon termination of the seminar, the candidate can go for an examination for Shodan or Nidan depending upon his/her ability. After a successful examination, the candidate will receive a beautiful certificate (suitable for framing). A candidate who obtains the Shodan level will receive title of Assistant Instructor, but if the candidate obtains Nidan level, he/she will receive the Instructor title/ Sensei in Sendo-Ryu Karatedo.

The cost of the Certified Instructor Program is only $149.95 and includes the video, handbook, federation patch and the tee shirt of the Federation.

Prior to examination, the candidate must deposit the fee for the belt for which he/she is testing. After passing the exam successfully, the candidate will receive his/her diploma for the rank and the instructor title. In the case of exceptional karateka who can obtain Sandan, the candidate will receive the title of Tasshi (Expert)