89.105.194.77: Did the Nihon Kiin Introduce Time Limits? (2015-05-27 09:08) [#10535]

John F. No, the Nihon Ki-in did not introduce time limits first. Hiseikai did, and the Rikkakai also predated the NK in this. The other claims are ambiguously written and are therefore dubious. Hoensha had the Joshiki Teai, and while the word amateur was not used, old diplomas distinguished between pro and am in other ways.