Dan gradings (up to Nidan) are held at the end of term mid year and end of year.Īlthough gradings may be possible to higher levels than Nidan, as a general policy the Kuroyama Budokai will refer members attempting Sandan and above to National Level Gradings such as those conducted in conjunction with the annual Australian Iaido Seminar & Championships (AISC).įollowing a discussion with senior instructor(s) regarding eligibility and readiness, candidates are required to register and pay the grading fee (candidates who are unsuccessful in passing a grading will be refunded the fee minus and admin charge). Kyu gradings are generally held at the end of each term for eligible members. The Kuroyama Budokai interpretation of "regular training" is two sessions per week or equivalent timeframe. The Kendo Grading System - AKR Manual of Documents, Section 2, clause 2.3. Have undertaken regular training for the prescribed period (min 3 months for Kyu grades). guides the development of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo activities in Queensland. I recommend you to pursue a deeper appreciationofthis in the future. Candidates are required to have:Ĭurrent AKR membership and A CTKR membership, and The masters who established ZEN KENREN IAIDO GATAthink it is sufficient enough for beginners. Iaido gradings are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR).
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