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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/kangeikosantamonica.com\/htdocs\/faq\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FAQ<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/kangeikosantamonica.com\/htdocs\/instructors\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Instructors<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/kangeikosantamonica.com\/htdocs\/register\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sign Up<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time, we will offer JKA dan and license exams at the conclusion of Kangeiko week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently planned are dan examinations up to JKA sandan as well as JKA Judge D licensing exams. (Other exams may be added upon request and by approval of the examiners).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check-in time for the examinees is <strong>1 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026<\/strong>. Please be there early so we can handle the paperwork!<br><br>The exams will begin <strong>a 2:30 PM <\/strong>for the practical part, to be followed by the written part, if applicable, to begin at about <strong>4 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFEE58\" class=\"has-inline-color\">It is mandatory for examinees to attend all Thursday and Friday evening classes and Sunday classes.<\/mark> Those not taking exams on Sunday (but planning to take JKA exams in the future) are welcome and highly encouraged to take the JKA exam preparation classes on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examiners: <strong>Sensei James Field &amp; Sensei Isami Shiroma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EXAMINEES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Be a current JKA member.<br>\u2022 Have a JKA Passport. (If JKA HQ has not sent your membership card or passport yet, please let us know well in advance so we can look up the information).<br>\u2022 Have permission from your instructor as well as the Chief Instructor of your JKA Group. (For Sensei Field&#8217;s JKA Group, USD-04, all requests to take JKA exams must be presented to Mr. Jeffrey French, who will discuss them with Sensei Field).<br>\u2022 All necessary forms must be completed clearly and legibly.<br>\u2022 If applicable, you must present your existing dan certificate, or a valid copy<br>\u2022 You must meet the JKA requirements for specific exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualification test requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jka.or.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/List-of-the-requirements-for-qualification-test-examinee.pdf\">https:\/\/www.jka.or.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/List-of-the-requirements-for-qualification-test-examinee.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan test requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jka.or.jp\/en\/about-jka\/dan-ranking\/\">https:\/\/www.jka.or.jp\/en\/about-jka\/dan-ranking\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are converting from ISKF dan rank to JKA dan rank, the examiners will need to see a copy of your most recent ISKF dan diploma.<\/strong><br><br>Please note: a registration fee for the successfully converted dan rank and a conversion fee applies to each dan rank previously obtained from ISKF. 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