Guidelines & eligibility

Iaido gradings are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR).  Candidates are required to have:

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• current AKR membership and ACTKR membership, and

• have undertaken regular training for the prescribed period  (min 3 months for Kyu grades).  

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The Kuroyama Budokai interpretation of "regular training" is two sessions per week or equivalent timeframe.

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Frequency

Kyu gradings are generally held at the end of each term for eligible members.   Dan gradings (up to Nidan) are held at the end of term mid year and end of year.  

 

Although 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).

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Application process

Following 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).

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