KSKA 5^th Dan Application and Grading Protocol

• When applying to take KSKA 5^th Dan, the applicant should ideally have supported also have been involved in KSKA training for a period of three years prior to taking the grade.
• Record of the applicants training history is to be included as part of the 5^th Dan grading application submission. A register of attendance on Gasshuku's and other courses presented by the Shihankai are to be recorded within the candidates KSKA passbook, whilst record of attendance on domestic courses is to be made within the applicants domestic licence/passbook.
• Eligibility to present a 5^th Dan grading, the candidate must be a member of the KSKA and for a minimum period of 2-years prior.
• KSKA 5^th Dan grading applications should be supported by a member of the Shihankai or a senior member of the Academy that is 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.
• The grading application form (PDF DOCX) is to be submitted to the KSKA Secretary six months prior to the date of grading, who in-turn is to advise the Shihankai (via email) of the candidates' "intention to take their grade" with detail of the grade application, date and location etc being included on the candidate's application form.
• The grading applicant should continue to support the KSKA through their regular attendance on Gasshuku's also other courses presented by members of the Shihankai. Unless in exceptional circumstances, this is to include a minimum of three Gasshuku attendances within the two year period leading upto the agreed date of grading.
• KSKA 5^th Dan gradings are to be presented in the presence of a minimum two members of the Shihankai and preferably during a Gasshuku unless in exceptional circumstance.
• 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.