What is required for an for Affiliate Shodan Black-Belt (1st Degree)?
Years ago we developed the Shodan (1st Degree) Black-Belt Proficiency Test, that clearly lays out the range of attacks and situations required for any Shodan Grading. The attacks and situations are listed, but the defenses can be whatever responses your system, style or art involves. The only requirement is that the performance standard clearly demonstrates an effective response to each situation, and an obvious level of technical expertise that is to be expected of any 1st Degree Black-Belt.