Hierarchy and advancement
In the Mystic Knighthood

The more a knight progresses in the Knighthood, the more he/she should be in service to those with less experience. Titles are there for recognition, not authority. The authorities in the Mystic Knighthood are the Head Knight and the Head Priest, with rights limited to the management of the Knighthood's operations. This organization will not encourage elitism and sectarism. All members must remain free to act as they wish in every situation. We promote self-mastery and free-will.

Progress within the knighthood is done with patience and determination. Members have to train by themselves, and share their knowledge in group when possible. From novice to knight, it takes at least 2 years, unless you had previous training in the concerned areas. Members must succeed in their progress evaluations to advance to another level. Each knight specialization requires many years to attain, but we will do evaluations requests after 1 year of training in each, recognizing those who already had the competence prior to their participation in the knighthood. Obtaining 2 specializations will also grant an extra title in the knighthood. The title "Master of the Mystic Knighthood"* is granted to members with 3 specializations.

Martial arts training should be done by each member individually, in a martial arts school of their choice. For this aspect, the Knighthood cannot provide sufficient training on-line, and martial arts are best learned directly from a competent master. Your martial art certification or fee invoice will serve as proof for your evaluation of this aspect. Yet, it is not required to be a martial arts expert to become a member of our knighthood and to progress. You only need to practice at your rhythm.

Guest: Browse thru the website to familiarize yourself with the Knighthood.

Novice: Start with the basic knowledge of the knighthood, integrating the knowledge and practice of all aspects: body, mind, spirit.

Apprentice: To become an apprentice, you must show some level of comprehension of The Code. As an apprentice, you will keep going thru every aspect of the knighthood's training.

Adept: To become an adept, you must show great signs of integration of The Code in your daily behavior. As an adept, you will be encouraged to select an area of predilection between body, mind or spirit.

Knight: To become a knight, you will have to prove you have integrated The Code in your daily behavior, and you will have to demonstrate your competence in the training areas you selected as an adept. Your title of Knight could be suspended if you act in ways that are totally against The Code.

Protector: Knights who proved themselves in martial arts.

Scholar: Knights who proved themselves in mental training or academic knowledge.

Priest: Knights who proved themselves in spiritual depth and application of competence.

Servant: Knights who proved themselves in social implication and service to their community.

Title	Rank	Requirement	Symbol
Guest	0	Visit the website, free membership
Novice	1	Become an Active member
Apprentice	2	3-6 months as novice
Adept	3	6-9 months as apprentice
Knight	4	1 year as adept, minimum 2 years in knighthood
Specializations
Protector	5	1 year as knight
Scholar	5	1 year as knight
Priest	5	1 year as knight
Servant	5	1 year as knight
Specialization titles
Keeper = Protector + Scholar
Cleric = Protector + Priest
Defender = Protector + Servant
Sage = Scholar + Priest
Guide = Scholar + Servant
Minister = Priest + Servant
Master * 3 specialization

* The title "Master" refers to one's own self-mastery, and does no entitle to any authority towards others. The Knighthood's authority is reserved to the Head Knight and Head Priest, and this authority is limited to the management of the Knighthood's operations.

Training Plan Outline

Example Knight Certificate
Sent to Knights and Specialized Knights
16" x 11" on textured paper, full color.

Click here to request an advancement