You must have held the rank of yondan (4th dan) for at least one year by the date of the test.
You must submit a copy of your yondan certificate issued by the Hombu office.
Include the following information:
Full Name
Date you received your yondan rank
Name of the teacher who awarded you the rank
Scan of your yondan certificate in high quality, readable in Japanese without blurring when enlarged.
Send the submission to the following email address: godan@taikai.fi
Note: Only certificates issued by the Hombu office will be accepted. All certificates will be verified with the office prior to the Taikai.
Prepare a passport-sized photo to submit in the event that you pass the test.
Ensure you have the correct amount of money (in Japanese yen) for:
The godan certificate fee
Optional items such as:
Shidōshi license
Wappen (dōgi patch)
Lapel pin
Order forms will be available at the Taikai. If you are unsure of the current prices, contact the organizers privately to avoid misinformation.
All submissions must be made one month prior to the Taikai: no later than October 15th (by the end of your local time zone).
- If you have questions, reach out via:
- Any Taikai organizer
Once eligibility has been confirmed, you will be notified prior to the Taikai dates.
See the about and frequently asked questions pages for more information.
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