Dan testing requirements 3-10
 
3rd Dan Those taking the Sandan test must be a member in good standing of the association for a minimum of two years and have the written endorsement of their dojo head instructor. Sandan testing can be taken three years after obtaining Nidan Kihon: Foundational techniques specified by examiner Kata: Student’s favorite Kata Kumite: Jiyu Kumite * Examiners test for understanding and proficiency in the standard techniques of karate. 4th Dan Those taking the Yondan test must be a member in good standing of the association for a minimum of three years ,be recommended by their dojo head instructor and have the written endorsement of one of the four national technical directors. Yodan testing can be taken four years after obtaining Sandan Those seeking Yondan testing should make application to the Dan Examination Administrator one year in advance. DAN EXAM ADINISTRATOR CONTACT Kihon: Foundational techniques specified by examiner Kata: Student’s favorite Kata; also Sentei Kata (from Heian Shodan to Tekki Shodan) specified by examiner Kumite: Jiyu Kumite * Examiners test for understanding and mastery of all karate techniques; for an understanding of the philosophy of karate; for an ability to apply these fundamentals and functional aspects in practice; and for an ability to instruct 5th Dan Those taking the Godan test must be a member in good standing of the association for a minimum of three years ,be recommended by their dojo head instructor and have the written endorsement of one of the four national technical directors. Godan testing can be taken five years after obtaining Yondan Those seeking Godan testing should make application to the Dan Examination Administrator one year in advance. DAN EXAM ADMINISTRATOR CONTACT Kata: Student’s favorite Kata; also Sentei Kata (from Heian Shodan to Tekki Shodan) specified by examiner Kumite: Jiyu Kumite General: Question and Answer Session * Examiners test for high-level mastery of karate techniques, and the ability to apply technique in one’s own unique way 6th Dan Candidates for Rokudan require the endorsement of the National Technical committee Those seeking Rokudan testing should make application to the Dan Examination Administrator one year in advance. DAN EXAM ADMINISTRATOR CONTACT Kata: Student’s favorite Kata Kumite: Jiyu Kumite General: Question and Answer Session; Research Dissertation (about techniques) * Must demonstrate high-level mastery of both the physical and mental aspects of karate training 7th Dan Kata: Student’s favorite Kata Kumite: Jiyu Kumite General: Question and Answer Session; Research Dissertation (about techniques) * Must demonstrate extensive, matured mastery of both the physical and mental aspects of karate training 8th, 9th, 10th Dan Recommendation of Instructors Committee * Must demonstrate total mastery of the secrets of karate, both physical and mental, and show an extraordinary level of spiritual developmentmailto:saekikinta@rogers.com?subject=DAN%20EXAMmailto:saekikinta@rogers.com?subject=DAN%20EXAMmailto:saekikinta@rogers.com?subject=DAN%20EXAMmailto:saekikinta@rogers.com?subject=DAN%20EXAMshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3