Instructor's Qualification and Registration Fees (Camp 2025)

Instructor, examiner and judge exams will be from D to A class. Special dispensation for instructors and temporary examiners without qualifications who have contributed to their organization’s growth above and beyond the call of duty, administratively and technically, will be considered for exemptions in the area of essay regulations. This has been the practice of one of our former affiliates. All exams will take place on Saturday evening. Examinees must attend the full Camp to be eligible to test.

INSTRUCTOR, EXAMINER AND JUDGE EXAMS:

Examinees must meet all requirements of levels D, C, B, A. There will be both a final written and practical examination.

Examinees for Instructor and Examiner qualifications are required to perform their favourite kata as well as a secondary kata and be prepared to answer bunkai questions on both kata.

Further, examinees for Examiner qualification must be prepared to answer questions pertaining to the main development points of random kyu and dan levels. For example, the main development point for the sixth kyu level is competency in arm and hip rotation or for shodan, mastery of the basic techniques and the ability to use them effectively.

A demonstration and understanding of gestures used to referee contests as well as correct terminology shall be required for Judge’s qualification.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS:

The official board of examiners shall comprise of the chief instructor and two deputies and the Shihan-kai Senate.

The Shihan-kai shall comprise the whole board as observers.

*Please note: In the event that you do not pass your exam, your registration fee will be refunded which is half of the cost of the total price.