8/24/2025 - AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination 

Dear Kendo Practitioners,
We are pleased to announce that the AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination will take place on August 24, 2025. Please review the details below:

Examination Details
Location:

Bill and Lillie Heinrich  YMCA  4141 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107

Nearest Airport:

LAS (Harry Reid International Airport)

Schedule:
Sunday, August 24, 2025
* 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM – Registration
* 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Testing (5 Dan & Above, Shogo)

Application Deadline:
Friday, August 08, 2025 (All applications and payments must be submitted by this date—no exceptions.)

Application Process:

• All applications must be submitted online (please do not mail physical documents).

• Register here

Important Requirements:

• SafeSport Training: All Kodansha examination candidates must complete the SafeSport training
  before applying.

Written Essay Submission: Essays must be submitted in Word or PDF format and ONLY in ENGLISH—handwritten submissions will not be accepted.

Payment Information:

• All payments must be made online. If you experience any issues, please contact promotion@auskf.org.

• Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable unless AUSKF cancels the event. AUSKF is not responsible for travel expenses in case of cancellation. We strongly recommend booking refundable flights/hotels.

• PayPal refunds will be subject to a processing fee.

• Menjo Fee Payment:

  • Only pay the examination fee at the time of application.

  • If you pass, the menjo fee must be paid within two weeks (by September 07, 2025) via PayPal (payment@auskf.org).

  • Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation of your new rank.

For any questions, please reach out to promotion@auskf.org.

We appreciate your participation and commitment to kendo excellence.

Sincerely,
AUSKF Promotion Committee