Spring 2007 Shinsa

Date: May 6, 2007
Registration: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Leigh High School
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA  95124
Map: Google Maps
Deadline: April 10, 2007

Testing Fees

Menjo Fee
English Japanese
17 years and under $20 $10 $20
Adult Kyu $25 $20 $30
1 Dan $30 $30 $40
2 Dan $35 $40 $50
3 Dan $40 $60 $70
4 Dan $50 $80 $90

Eligibility Requirements

  • NCKF and AUSKF members only
  • Age Minimum: 1 Dan must be 14 yrs and older
  • Dan candidates testing for the first time in NCKF must provide documentation of previous rank at the time of application (i.e. Menjo copy)

Test Intervals

1 Kyu–1 Dan 3 mos
1 Dan–2 Dan 1 year
2 Dan–3 Dan 2 years
3 Dan–4 Dan 3 years

Test Scope

Kendo Keiko / Kendo Kata

1 Kyu 3 Kata
1 Dan 5 Kata
2 Dan 7 Kata
3 Dan 10 Kata
4 Dan 10 Kata

Written Test: All applicants for 1 Kyu and above should submit their written test on the day of exam.