{"id":2830,"date":"2014-11-10T18:06:14","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T07:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=2830"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:37:53","slug":"application-for-an-akr-dan-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=2830","title":{"rendered":"Apply for an AKR Dan Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The procedures and forms to be examined overseas are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=29\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>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).<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Forthcoming AKR National Dan Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>IAIDO<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Saturday 5 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Venue<\/b>: Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct, 80 Currimundi Rd, Currimundi QLD 4551\u00a0Australia<\/p>\n<p>AKR Event page<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?p=7151\">\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Grading is available up to 5 Dan.<\/p>\n<p><b>To apply to be examined:<\/b>\u00a0 For use by AKR State affiliates and overseas FIK affiliates.<\/p>\n<p>Forms and items that that you will need.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/akr_grading_applcation_form-3.pdf\">AKR Grading Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/state_grading_application_for_akr_exam.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grading Application Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Written exam questions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Iaido-Grading-Exam-Questions.pdf\">PDF<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Members<\/b> should apply direct to their club or dojo and use the AKR Grading Application form, completing all required fields.\n<ul>\n<li>Suggested closing date to clubs\/dojo \u2013 <b>29 July 2026.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Affiliated State and overseas FIK Associations<\/b> \u2013\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Clubs or dojo<\/b> decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all member details from their state or affiliated FIK organisation into one <b>workbook <\/b>and send that to their state or affiliated FIK organisation, according to the arrangements made within each state or affiliate.<\/li>\n<li>Suggested local closing date to affiliated organisations \u2013 <b>5 August 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Note that AKR clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later.<\/li>\n<li>FIK affiliates only are to send a PDF of the fully completed AKR Application form in their application submission.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>AKR State affiliates and FIK affiliated organisations \u2013<\/b> 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 <b>14 August 2026<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Additional requirement for FIK affiliated organisations \u2013 <\/b>Applications from foreign candidates are only accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.\u00a0 All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For members of FIK affiliates, you <b>must<\/b> also provide \u2013<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>A completed AKR Grading Application Form for each candidate<\/li>\n<li>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:\n<ul>\n<li>The members name;<\/li>\n<li>That the candidate is a current financial member of that body;<\/li>\n<li>When and where the candidate\u2019s current grade was obtained;<\/li>\n<li>A statement that the candidate has trained continuously for the required time.<\/li>\n<li>If the overseas candidate current grade was awarded in Australia, no certificate is required.\u00a0 However, if their current grade was awarded outside of Australia, then a copy of the current Grading Certificate must also be provided,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overseas FIK affiliates, please pay the exam fees into the AKR paypal account.\u00a0Details are contained in the workbook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 14 August 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please note:<\/b>\u00a0Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and certificates will be managed in batches.\u00a0 Therefore, no late applications will be considered.\u00a0 Your co-operation will be appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>AKR will confirm receipt to each state after the application closing date.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>KENDO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7 April 2026<\/strong><\/span>: AKR Kendo Dan Grading Examination, in conjunction with the 48th Australian Kendo Championships and Seminar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Tallebudgera Recreation Precinct, Gold Coast QLD<\/p>\n<p>Levels examined for will be Kendo 1st to 5th Dan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply to be examined:<\/strong>\u00a0 For use by AKR State affiliates and overseas FIK affiliates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Forms and items that you will need.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/akr_grading_applcation_form-3.pdf\">AKR Dan Exam Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/state_grading_application_for_akr_exam.xls\">Grading Application Workbook<\/a> (behind &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=110\">Delegate Resources<\/a>&#8220;)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-AKR-National-Kendo-Dan-Grading-General-Information-v1.0.pdf\">Exam Questions and submission instructions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/AKR-National-Kendo-Grading-Written-Examination-EXAMPLE-v1.2.pdf\">examples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/AKR-National-Kendo-Grading-Written-Examination-Template-v1.1.docx\">template<\/a> (2026).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Members<\/strong> should apply direct to their club or dojo and use the AKR Grading Application form, completing all required fields.\n<ul>\n<li>Suggested closing date to clubs\/dojo &#8211; <strong>20 Feb 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affiliated State and overseas FIK Associations<\/strong> &#8211;\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clubs or dojo<\/strong> decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all member details\u00a0 into one <strong>workbook <\/strong>and send that to their state or affliated FIK organisation, according to the arrangements made within each state or affiliate.<\/li>\n<li>Suggested local closing date to affiliated organisations &#8211; <strong>3 March 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Note that AKR clubs or dojo are to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">retain<\/span> the AKR Application form for possible reference to later.<\/li>\n<li>FIK affiliates only are to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">send<\/span> a PDF of the fully completed AKR Application form in their application submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AKR State affiliates and FIK affiliated organisations &#8211;<\/strong> 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 <strong>8 March 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional requirement for FIK affiliated organisations &#8211; <\/strong>Applications from foreign candidates are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only<\/span> accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.\u00a0 All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">For members of FIK affiliates only, you <strong>must<\/strong> also provide &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>A completed AKR Grading Application Form for each candidate<\/li>\n<li>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:\n<ul>\n<li>The members name;<\/li>\n<li>That the candidate is a current financial member of that body;<\/li>\n<li>When and where the candidate&#8217;s current grade was obtained;<\/li>\n<li>A statement that the candidate has trained continuously for the required time.<\/li>\n<li>If the overseas candidate current grade was awarded in Australia, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no certificate<\/span> is required.\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">However,<\/span> if their current grade was awarded outside of Australia, then a copy of the current Grading Certificate <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must<\/span> also be provided,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Overseas FIK affiliates, please pay the exam fees into the AKR paypal account.\u00a0Details are contained in the workbook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 8 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and preperation of certificates will be managed in various batches.\u00a0 Therefore, no late applications will be considered.\u00a0 Your co-operation will be appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>AKR will confirm receipt to each AKR and FIK affiliate after the AKR application closing date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard Procedural Guidelines Dan Grading Examination<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AKC-Dan-Grading-Examination-Procedure-Guideline-Revised-Version-Final.pdf\">PDF<\/a>. (January 2020)<\/p>\n<p><strong>AKR Dan Grading Examination Procedure Guideline 4th Edition<\/strong>.pdf (March 2023)<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Dan Grading Information Addendum<\/strong>. pdf (March 2023)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">JODO<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saturday 11 April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Monash University Clayton Campus, Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0AKR Event page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?p=7304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> Registration and aadditional information <a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/2026-australian-jodo-seminar-and-championship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>To apply to be examined:<\/b>\u00a0 For use by AKR State affiliates and overseas FIK affiliates.<\/p>\n<p>Forms and items that that you will need.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/akr_grading_applcation_form-3.pdf\">AKR Dan Exam Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/state_grading_application_for_akr_exam.xls\">Grading Application Workbook<\/a> (behind &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=110\">Delegate Resources<\/a>&#8220;)<\/li>\n<li>Written exam questions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/jodo-questions-April-2024.pdf\">PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Members<\/b> should apply direct to their club or dojo and use the AKR Grading Application form, completing all required fields.\n<ul>\n<li>Suggested closing date to clubs\/dojo \u2013 <b>5 March 2026.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Affiliated State and overseas FIK Associations<\/b> \u2013\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Clubs or dojo<\/b> decide if applicants are approved and eligible, then compile all member details from their state or affiliated FIK organisation into one <b>workbook <\/b>and send that to their state or affiliated FIK organisation, according to the arrangements made within each state or affiliate.<\/li>\n<li>Suggested local closing date to affiliated organisations \u2013 <b>12 March 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Note that AKR clubs or dojo are to retain the AKR Application form for possible reference to later.<\/li>\n<li>FIK affiliates only are to send a PDF of the fully completed AKR Application form in their application submission.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>AKR State affiliates and FIK affiliated organisations \u2013<\/b> 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 <b>18 March 2026.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Additional requirement for FIK affiliated organisations \u2013 <\/b>Applications from foreign candidates are only accepted from their affiliated FIK organisations.\u00a0 All applicants details from the one country must be included in only one application and payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For members of FIK affiliates, you <b>must<\/b> also provide \u2013<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>A completed AKR Grading Application Form for each candidate<\/li>\n<li>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:\n<ul>\n<li>The members name;<\/li>\n<li>That the candidate is a current financial member of that body;<\/li>\n<li>When and where the candidate\u2019s current grade was obtained;<\/li>\n<li>A statement that the candidate has trained continuously for the required time.<\/li>\n<li>If the overseas candidate current grade was awarded in Australia, no certificate is required.\u00a0 However, if their current grade was awarded outside of Australia, then a copy of the current Grading Certificate must also be provided,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overseas FIK affiliates, please pay the exam fees into the AKR paypal account.\u00a0Details are contained in the workbook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Closing date with the AKR is 5:00 pm on 18 March 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Confirming the eligibility of applications, preparing the examination order and certificates will be managed in batches.\u00a0 Therefore, no late applications will be considered.\u00a0 Your co-operation will be appreciated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AKR will confirm receipt to each state after the application closing date.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The procedures and forms to be examined overseas are here. 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