Promotion Exam
| Next Exam: | Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:30 am |
| Paperwork Deadline: | Wednesday, May 9, 2012 |
| Location: | Palo Alto Buddhist Church 2751 Louis Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
Kata Requirements: Shodan: Nage No Kata (First 3 sets as tori) Nidan: Nage No Kata (All 5 sets as tori) Options for kata requirement:
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| Nage No Kata Clinic Sessions: |
TBD 12:30pm - 2:30pm $20.00 fee for each session Soko Joshi Judo Club 1622 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114 |
All Candidates
Promotional Examination fee will be $10.00 per candidate (including lifetime members who are excluded from other promotional fees). Make checks payable to CENCO
Promotional Exam Flyer & Registration Form
Checklist for All Yudansha
(Black Belt Candidates: Shodan and higher)
Form 20 Instructions- Form 20
- USJF Background Check Form
- Obtain Standard Passport Photo
- Valid USJF registration
- Send USJF Background Check Form and payment payable to CENCO for the appropriate amount to address below.
- Candidate and Instructor Must Attend Board of Examiners Promotion Meeting
- Non-competitor candidates: Complete skills testing at promotional examination or submit video demonstrating rank required skills
- Sandan and higher ranks:
CENCO board of examiners would like a demonstration of the candidate's teaching techniques. This demonstration can be submitted as a video with the application or be presented in person at the exam. The presentation should be about 20 minutes in length.
The demonstration should show the creativity of the candidate by integrating techniques required in Tachiwaza, Osaekomi waza , Shimewaza, and Kansetsu Waza. It should show combinations, transitions, and turnovers to and from these techniques. The Board of Examiners listens to the candidate's description and explanation of these techniques as well as the drills and the methods he or she uses to teach these techniques. It should not just be a variation of a technique.
Download a video example or Watch the video example
Send Form 20 (all candidates complete page 1, additionally non-competitors complete page 2-7), a digital copy of passport photo, kata certificate (if required), and any supporting documentation such as video or other certificates to CENCO board of examiners secretary frances.christie2011@gmail.com
Mailing address for paperwork submission:
F. Christie
1926 Oregon St., Apt. A
Berkeley, CA 94703
Obtaining Kodokan Rank
Use the following documents to apply for Kodokan Rank Certificate
