Dan Exam & Qualifications

Dan Exam Application Form

Download and Complete This Application Before Your Dan Exam

If you are testing for a black belt rank through Shotokan Karate-Do International (SKDI), you must complete the JKA SKDI Dan Application form.

To use this form, do the following:

Download this JKA SKDI Dan Application PDF to your computer.
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the form.
Carefully read the instructions on page 1 before completing the application form is on page 2.
Give yourself time to complete the application, in case you have questions. Do not wait until the last minute.

SKDI Dan Exam Application. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the form

JKA Qualification Manuals

If you are taking the Judging, Instructor, or Examiner qualification exams at Summer Camp, then you should study the JKA qualification manuals. The official manuals (PDFs and videos) can be found on the JKA headquarters site.

Download the Updated Tournament Manual

The English version of the Tournament Rules & Regulations Manual has translation and publishing errors. The following version contains corrections and updates to improve clarity. To ensure you have all the information, download the manual below instead of the version on headquarters site.

April 2025 corrected & updated Tournament Rules and Regulations Manual

2025 corrected & updated version