The procedures and forms to be examined overseas are here.

Information on how to apply to be examined for a Kendo, Iaido or Jodo Dan grade at a National Grading Exam conducted by the Australian Kendo Renmei. (Kyu exams are conducted by state affiliates).

Forthcoming AKR National Dan Exams

IAIDO

Date: 23 September 2023. The AKR Iaido Board will conduct an Iaido Dan Exam at the Australian Iaido Seminar and Championships.

Location: Southern River College, 71 Southern River Rd, Gosnells, WA 6110.

Dates & indicative schedule: Saturday 23 September: Iaido Dan grading to 4 Dan with the opportunity to grade to 5 Dan highly likely. This page will be updated once the status of the 5 Dan grading is confirmed.

To apply to be examined:

  • Members should apply direct to their club or dojo using the AKR Grading Application form  PDF. Completing all required fields. (Due to clubs/dojo by 5 August 2023). Dan Exam Questions PDF.
  • Clubs or Dojo decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all their members details into the provided Excel workbook (password required to download) and send that to their state association, or according to the arrangements made within each state. Clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later (Due by12 August 2023).
  • State Associations confirm that applicants details are correct and eligible to be examined, then compile all applicants from their state into one Excel workbook (password required to download),  calculate the total amount to pay; then pay that amount to the AKR bank account and send the application workbook to the AKR with proof of payment, prior to the closing date advised by AKR. More Instructions are in the workbook. (Due by 22 August 2023)
  • FIK affliated organisations – All instructions are in the workbook.  Email the completed workbook with a PDF of proof of payment to the AKR paypal account. Details are contained in the Excel workbook. Th password to downlaod is jodan.
  • . Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm onDue by 22 August 2023.
      • Additional requirement for FIK affliated organisations – Applications from foreign candidates are only accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.  All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment
  • Dan Exam Questions PDF.  Submit these personally on 23 September 2023 at grading registration in Perth.

Please note: Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and printing of certificates will be managed in batches.  Therefore, no late applications will be considered.  Your co-operation will be appreciated.

AKR will confirm receipt to each state after the application closing date.

KENDO

Date: Tuesday 11th April 2023: AKR Kendo Dan Grading Examination, in conjunction with the 45th Australian Kendo Championships and Seminar.  Levels examined for will be Kendo 1st to 5th Dan.

Venue: Melbourne, Victoria.

To apply to be examined:  For use by AKR State affiliates and overseas FIK affiliates.

Forms and items that that you will need.

    1. AKR Dan Exam Application Form
    2. Grading Application Workbook
    3. Exam Questions and submission instructions are within the Notice.
  • Members should apply direct to their club or dojo and use the AKR Grading Application form, completing all required fields.
    • Suggested closing date to clubs/dojo – 24 February 2023.
  • Affiliated State and overseas FIK Associations –
    • Clubs or dojo decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all member details from their state or affiliated FIK organisation into one workbook and send that to their state or affliated FIK organisation, according to the arrangements made within each state or affiliate.
    • Suggested local closing date to affiliated organisations – 6 March 2023.
    • Note that AKR clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later.
    • FIK affiliates only are to send a PDF of the fully completed AKR Application form in their application submission.
    • AKR State affiliates and FIK affliated organisations – Email the completed workbook with a PDF of proof of payment to the relevant AKR bank account. Details are contained in the workbook. Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 11 March 2023.
    • Additional requirement for FIK affliated organisations – Applications from foreign candidates are only accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.  All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment

For members of FIK affiliates, you must also provide –

      1. A completed AKR Grading Application Form for each candidate
      2. A letter of approval from the President of the FIK affiliated body, providing permission for the person to attend the Examination. The letter must include the following information:
        • The members name;
        • That the candidate is a current financial member of that body;
        • When and where the candidate’s current grade was obtained;
        • A statement that the candidate has trained continuously for the required time.
        • If the overseas candidate current grade was awarded in Australia, no certificate is required.  However, if their current grade was awarded outside of Australia, then a copy of the current Grading Certificate must also be provided,

Overseas FIK affiliates, please pay the exam fees into the AKR paypal account. Details are contained in the workbook.

    • Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 11 March 2023.

Please note: Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and preperation of certificates will be managed in various batches.  Therefore, no late applications will be considered.  Your co-operation will be appreciated.

AKR will confirm receipt to each AKR and FIK affiliate after the AKR application closing date.

Standard Procedural Guidelines Dan Grading Examination, PDF. (January 2020)

AKR Dan Grading Examination Procedure Guideline 4th Edition.pdf (March 2023)

National Dan Grading Information Addendum. pdf (March 2023)

 

JODO

The AKR will conduct exams for Jodo dan grades up to 4th Dan.

Friday 14 April 2023 

Venue: Gungahlin College Gym. Lot 16 Hibberson St. Gungahlin. Gungahlin ACT 2912

To apply to be examined:  For use by AKR State affiliates and overseas FIK affiliates.

Forms and items that that you will need.

    1. AKR Dan Exam Application Form
    2. Grading Application Workbook
    3. Written exam questions
  • Members should apply direct to their club or dojo and use the AKR Grading Application form, completing all required fields.
    • Suggested closing date to clubs/dojo – 6 March 2023.
  • Affiliated State and overseas FIK Associations –
    • Clubs or dojo decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all member details from their state or affiliated FIK organisation into one workbook and send that to their state or affiliated FIK organisation, according to the arrangements made within each state or affiliate.
    • Suggested local closing date to affiliated organisations – 13 March 2023.
    • Note that AKR clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later.
    • FIK affiliates only are to send a PDF of the fully completed AKR Application form in their application submission.
    • AKR State affiliates and FIK affiliated organisations – Email the completed workbook with a PDF of proof of payment to the relevant AKR bank account. Details are contained in the workbook. Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 19 March 2023.
    • Additional requirement for FIK affiliated organisations – Applications from foreign candidates are only accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.  All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment

For members of FIK affiliates, you must also provide –

      1. A completed AKR Grading Application Form for each candidate
      2. A letter of approval from the President of the FIK affiliated body, providing permission for the person to attend the Examination. The letter must include the following information:
        • The members name;
        • That the candidate is a current financial member of that body;
        • When and where the candidate’s current grade was obtained;
        • A statement that the candidate has trained continuously for the required time.
        • If the overseas candidate current grade was awarded in Australia, no certificate is required.  However, if their current grade was awarded outside of Australia, then a copy of the current Grading Certificate must also be provided,

Overseas FIK affiliates, please pay the exam fees into the AKR paypal account. Details are contained in the workbook.

    • Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 19 March 2023.

Please note: Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and certificates will be managed in batches.  Therefore, no late applications will be considered.  Your co-operation will be appreciated.

AKR will confirm receipt to each state after the application closing date.

IAIDO

30 July 2022. The AKR Iaido Board will conduct an Iaido Dan Exam at the 30th Australian Iaido Championships and Seminar.

Location: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, 20 Baker Street, Darling Heights (Toowoomba), QLD, 4350

Dates & indicative schedule: Saturday 30 July: Iaido Dan grading to 4 Dan.

To apply to be examined:

  • Members should apply direct to their club or dojo using the AKR Grading Application form PDF, completing all required fields. (suggested due 12 June 2022)
  • Clubs or dojo decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all their members details into the provided Excel workbook (password required to download) and send that to their state association, or according to the arrangements made within each state. Clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later (due 18 June 2022).
  • State Associations confirm that applicants details are correct and eligible to be examined, then compile all applicants from their state into one (provided) workbook (password required to download); calculate the total amount to pay; then pay that amount to the AKR bank account and send the application workbook to the AKR, prior to the closing date advised by AKR.  Instructions are in the workbook. (due before 28 June 2022)
  • Dan Exam Questions. Submit these personally on 30 July.

Please note: Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and certificates will be managed in batches.  Therefore, no late applications will be considered.  Your co-operation will be appreciated.

AKR will confirm receipt to each state after the application closing date.