In order to be eligible for testing, you must first become WKMF member and have gained the appropriate amount of continuous experience at your current rank. You also need to meet WKMF ranking requirements.
*You can take the exam for higher Dan than you have.
*You may not take the exam for a dan for which you do not have the required experience.
* At the exam, submit a copy of the Dan certificate issued by your former organization. Your Dan Certificate must recognized by WKMF in order to apply Dan examination
Then, depending on the level of Dan you are being graded for, you may have to take the test virtually and examine by our evaluation board (only WKMF HQ is authorized to evaluate, grade and issue certification).
Administration fees for Dan Recognition: Shodan, Nidan, Sandan USD$50 each, Yondan USD$60, Godan $70, Rokudan $80, Shichidan $90.
Administration fees for Dan Examination: Sandan USD$150, Yondan USD$200, Godan $250, Rokudan $300, Shichidan $350, Hachidan $400.
Kyuu and Judan should be awarded by your own organization. Unless the person has provided direct support of karate as a national dignitary or leader in such areas as social, educational and financial, or may be a local dignitary or leader who has provided direct support to WKMF. This person will be honor by WKMF.
Fees are due when we accepted your Dan Examination request. A hard copy / paper Certificate and WKMF patch will mail directly to you if you passed.
Custom Embroidery black belt (one side with WKMF in kanji and the other side is with your name on) is optional for purchase, USD$100 including international shipping fees.
For more information, please contact us at info.wkmf@gmail.com