Qualifications for Ikenobo Certificates

Effective July, 2019

Although the number of lessons is not the only determining factor for certificates, the list below represents the current guidelines for the amount of study necessary for each grade.  An understanding of the knowledge and principles inherent to the certificate is also necessary before the certificate can be granted.

12
Lessons
Level 1 (NYUMON)

Registered as member of ikenobo

12
Lessons
Level 2 (SHODEN)

Diploma,  Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part I” accompanies certificate

16
Lessons
Level 3 (CHUDEN)

Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part II” accompanies certificate

16
Lessons
Level 4 (KAIDEN)

Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part III” accompanies certificate

24
Lessons
Level 5 (KASHO)

Teacher’s Assistant

Preliminary RIKKA study may begin.

Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part IV” accompany certificate

24
Lessons
Level 6 (JUNKAKYO)

Instructor of Ikebana 3rd Grade

RIKKA study officially begins at this level.

USUBAN stand may be used.

Diploma

24
Lessons
Level 7 (Junkakan)

Instructor of ikebana, 2nd Grade

Diploma

24
Lessons
Level 8 (Junkako)

Instructor of Ikebana, 1st grade

KABAN stand may be used

Diploma

30
Lessons
Level 9 (KAKYO)

Assistant professor of ikebana, 3rd grade

TOKOGAMAE may be used

Diploma

30
Lessons
Level 10 (KAKAN)

Assistant professor of ikebana, 2nd grade

Diploma

30
Lessons
Level 11 (KAKO)

Assistant professor of ikebana, 1st grade

KISSHI-MAKU may be used

Diploma

50
Lessons
Level 12 (SOKAKYO)

Professor of ikebana, 3rd grade

SUIRENNOMA may be used

Diploma

50
Lessons
Level 13 (SOKAKAN)

Professor of ikebana, 2nd grade

Diploma

50
Lessons
Level 14 (SOKAKO)

Professor of ikebana, 1st grade

Diploma

Advancement for Levels 15 through 18 is based upon activities done since last certificate, awards received, number of students receiving teaching certificates, etc.
40
Years
Level 15 (JUNKATOKU)
45
Years
Level 16 (SOKATOKU)
50
Years
Level 17 (FUKASOKATOKU)
55
Years
Level 18 (SOKATOKU)