KSKA 1^st to 4^th Dan Application and Grading Protocol

• When applying to take KSKA 1^st to 4^th Dan gradings the application should be sponsored by a Member of the KSKA holding a grade level of above the respective applicant.
• The sponsor should be domicile within the country of the applicant or at least having regular contact with the applicant providing the opportunity to assess the level of development leading towards the grading.
• For 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Dan the grading application form (PDF DOCX) is to be presented on the day of the grading.
• For 4^th Dan the grading application form is to be submitted to the KSKA Secretary six months in advance of the proposed grading.
• Eligibility to present 4^th Dan grading, the candidate must be a member of the KSKA and for a minimum period of 2-years prior.
• A register of attendance on Gasshuku's and other courses presented by the Shihankai are to be recorded within the candidates KSKA passbook (as applicable), whilst record of attendance on domestic courses is to be made within the applicants domestic association licence/passbook.
• KSKA 1^st to 4^th Dan gradings should be presented in the presence of one or more members of the Shihankai.
• The KSKA Dan grade examination fee is to remain at € 120 until further notice. Candidates who fail the examination will be refunded by € 60 of the fee. For subsequent attempts they are only required to pay € 60 without refunds on failure.