Subject: AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination – April 13, 2025
Dear Kendo Practitioners,
We are pleased to announce that the AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination will take place on April 13, 2025. Please review the details below:
Examination Details
Location:
3737 Brock Rd NW, Duluth, GA 30096
(From ATL Hartsfield Airport 30-45 minutes without traffic)
Schedule:
Friday, April 11, 2025
* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Open Keiko
Forest Fleming Arena
3037 Pleasant Valley Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
Saturday, April 12, 2025
* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Godo Keiko
@ Duluth High School Gym
Sunday, April 13, 2025
* 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM – Registration
* 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Testing (5 Dan & Above, Shogo)
@ Duluth High School Gym
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 28, 2025
All applications and payments must be submitted by this date—no exceptions.
Nearest Airport:
ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)
Two Recommended Hotel with group discount rate:
1. Residence Inn Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place (1760 Pineland Rd, Duluth, GA 30096)
Event Summary:
AUSKF
Start Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
End Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Residence Inn Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place for 99.00 USD - 149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, March 25, 2025
* FREE PARKING
* FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET
* FREE WIFI
Book your group rate for AUSKF
2. Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners
Event Summary:
AUSKF
Start Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
End Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners for 99.00 USD - 149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, March 25, 2025
* FREE PARKING
* FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET
* FREE WIFI
Book your group rate for AUSKF
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted online (please do not mail physical documents).
Register here: Kodansha Shinsa Registration
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—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. DO NOT PAY THE MENJO FEE AT REGISTRATION.
If you pass, the menjo fee must be paid within two weeks from the exam date 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