Application URL of the study session has been sent to all WSKO branch masters.

Schedule

December 2 (Tue), 2025: Special Dan Examination / Dan Examination

December 3 (Wed) to December 5 (Fri), 2025: Study Session

 

December 2 (Tue)	December 3 (Wed)	December 4 (Thu)	December 5 (Fri)
Special Dan Examination	Study Session Day 1	Study Session Day 2	Study Session Day 3
10:00 Assembly  Written Test Oral Test Technical Test	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 17:00 (planned)	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 17:00 (planned)	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 15:00 (planned)
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***	***	8:00–20:00 Social Gathering

2. Venue

WSKO Headquarters

3-1 Hondori, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa, Japan

3. Contents

(1) Lectures: About WSKO, Teachings of Shorinji Kempo, and more

(2) Technical Training: Basics, Hokei, Q&A sessions

(3) Social Gathering: With instructors, participants, and staff

(4) Others:

• Special Dan Examination (4th Dan to 7th Dan)
• Dan Examination (2nd Dan and 3rd Dan, for Associate Group Member Countries only)

 

4. Instructors

• Kouma So, WSKO President
• Kazuhiro Kawashima, WSKO Chief Instructor
• Shoji Arai, WSKO Instructor (Secretary-General)
• Other WSKO Instructors

5. Eligibility

Participants must be active WSKO members, aged 16 or older, and hold 1st Kyu or above.

Note: Members below 2nd Kyu may also attend, but please understand that the content may not match their level.

6. Number of Participants

Limited to 200 (on a first-come, first-served basis)

7. Fees (including participation fee, lunch [3 meals], and social gathering)

• A Rank Countries: ¥30,000-
• B Rank Countries: ¥24,400-
• C Rank Countries: ¥18,800-
• D Rank Countries: ¥17,400-
• E Rank Countries: ¥16,420-

Note: Lunch on December 2 is not included. Please make your own arrangements.

8. Languages

The event will be conducted in Japanese and English.

If you are not proficient in either language, please bring a kenshi who can interpret.

9. Study Session Record

Attendance will be officially recorded for eligibility toward Dan and Hokai examinations.

 

10. Travel Information

(1) Travel Arrangements:

Participants are responsible for their own international airfare and domestic travel (e.g., JR trains).

(2) Accommodation:

Participants must make their own hotel reservations via booking sites.

WSKO will not provide recommended hotel information.

(3) Insurance:

All participants must purchase overseas travel insurance. Minor injuries during practice will be treated with first aid. Any illness or injury requiring hospital treatment must be covered by your own insurance.

 

11. Administrative Procedures

(1) Special Dan Examination

Ranks: 4th Dan, 5th Dan, 6th Dan, 7th Dan

Original application form must arrive at WSKO by September 21, 2025

 

Applicants must submit the original application form (with photo attached) to their Branch Master.

The Branch Master will submit it to the National Federation Secretariat if approved.

Once approved by the Federation, it should be mailed to the WSKO Secretariat.

*In countries without a national federation, the Branch Master should send it directly to WSKO.*

 

 [Note] Branch Masters may only apply for ranks above 6th Dan if they have received examination notification from SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY.

Branch Masters cannot apply for higher ranks on their own.

 

(2) Dan Examination (For Associate Group Member Countries Only)

Ranks: 2nd Dan and 3rd Dan

Original application form must arrive at WSKO by September 21, 2025

 

Applicants must submit the original application form (with photo attached) to their Branch Master.

If approved, the Branch Master should send it to the WSKO Secretariat.

 

12. Payment

(1) Participation Fee

An invoice will be sent by email via PayPal in early September.

Please make payment accordingly. PayPal handling fees will be added.

 

(2) Examination Fee

This will be invoiced by SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY in May or June 2026, along with the fees for the second half of FY2025.

 

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