PROMOTION, CERTIFICATION & DAN GRADE REGISTRATION

PROMOTION AND RANK REGISTRATION

Birankai North America follows a structured process for evaluating and recognizing member proficiency through promotion examinations, award of kyu and dan ranks and recognition of instructor certifications.

Kyu Rank Promotion:

A student is generally evaluated for kyu rank promotion at his or her home dojo by means of an examination conducted by the chief instructor of the dojo. Following award of a Kyu rank, the chief instructor should record the promotion on the online BNA dojo roster, as soon as possible.

While there is no fee payment required to register a kyu rank, on being awarded the rank of 5th kyu, a student should become registered as a member of Birankai North America (if they have not already done so) and acquire a Birankai passport (record of promotion and seminar attendance) from their dojo.

Dan Rank Promotion:

Dan rank promotion tests are conducted by a certified Birankai North America instructor or an examination committee comprised of certified BNA instructors authorized to evaluate the candidate for the promotion under consideration.

Upon award of a dan rank, the candidate is encouraged to submit an application for recognition and registration of their new dan grade with Birankai North America and with Aikikai Hombu Dojo within 3 months of their examination or promotion date.

- Note: We strongly encourage dan ranked members to register their dan grade promotions with both Birankai North America and Aikikai Hombu Dojo. In order to be eligible for recognition as a certified teacher by Birankai North America, candidates must have registered their dan rank promotions with Aikikai Hombu Dojo.

- For application forms and information on procedures for registration of dan grade with Birankai North America and Aikikai Hombu Dojo, please see the REGISTRATION OF DAN GRADE PROMOTIONS section, below.