- The dan rank promotion exams are held two times a year online.
- Fees will only be issued upon completion; certificate preparation and postage are included.
- Students who have passed the 3rd [5th] dan exam and have participated in the annual training camp held in Japan at least once [3 times] can apply for the “Club Leader Exam [Branch Leader Exam].”
| Rank required to apply | Training camp participation | Exam contents | |
| Club Leader Exam | 3rd dan | At least once | Video evaluation + interview |
| Branch Leader Exam | 5th dan | At least 3 times | (To be determined) |
- Only one person from one account on Patreon can participate per exam
- You must have the proper training gear and Iaitō to participate (wearing exercising clothes, using a wooden katana, and no outer belt are not acceptable)
- Joining the online lessons solely to pass the exam and immediately canceling your membership afterward is prohibited (except for the Shodan exam)
Iai (Katana) Class Dan Rank System
Dan rank evaluations are held twice a year (March / September). On the day of the evaluation, Seki Sensei will select five kata/exercises from the list below, which you will be required to demonstrate once each. Each kata can be redone once if needed (however, this will result in point deductions).
1st Dan
Battō Kihon
Kamidachiwari
Ichinodō
Agégésa
Shimodachiwari
Gyakuténuki
Gyakuténuki ver.2
Gyakutenuki ver.3
Tsumemokuroku
Mukōzumé
Migizumé
Hidarizumé
Ushirozumé Hidari
Ushirozumé Migi
2nd Dan
Battō Kihon [Moving Version]
Kamidachiwari
Ichinodō
Agégésa
Shimodachiwari
Gyakuténuki
Gyakuténuki ver.2
Gyakutenuki ver.3
The 5 Basic Muhi Ryu Iai Kata
Tenchi
Jūgō
Jinpū
Jinpū ver.2
Senden
Senden ver.2
Sayū-giri
Sayū-giri ver.2
3rd Dan
Shinkage Ryu Hōgan Ha Standing Iai Kata
Mae Kamidachiwari, Migi Tanden Tsuki, Hidari Ukenagashi, Zengo Shimodachiwari, Zengo Sayū Gyakute Dachi, Ushiro Sanri, Yunde Nuki, Chokuzen Gyakute Nuki, Sayū Tsuka-até, Mae Karatake-wari, Mae Gyakute-kesagiri, Haigo-Sayū Suiheigiri, Menpowari Atamauchi, Zenshinchū Hidari-Hōi, Zenshinchū Migi-Hōi, Ushiro Suihei Dō Kesa-giri, Zengo Sayū Hōi
★Club Leader Exam
The 5 Basic Muhi Ryu Iai Kata (Video evaluation)
Tenchi, Jūgō, Senden, Senden ver.2, Jinpū, Jinpū ver.2, Sayū-giri, Sayū-giri ver.2
Online Interview
4th Dan
⚠️You can apply a year after you achieve 3rd Dan
Muhi Ryu Iai Kata / Asayama Ichiden Ryu Iai Kata
5th Dan
⚠️You can apply a year after you achieve 4th Dan
Full mastery of the Iai Kata that can be performed individually
★Branch Leader Exam
(Coming Soon….)
Special Weapons Class Dan Rank System
Dan rank evaluations are held twice a year (April / October). On the day of the evaluation, Seki Sensei will select five kata/exercises from the list below, which you will be required to demonstrate once each. Each kata/exercises can be redone once if needed (however, this will result in point deductions).
1st Dan
Short Shunjō Suburi
Junté Uchi
Gyakute Uchi
Gyakute Kaeshi Uchi
Junte Uchi Kaeshizuki
Gyakute Uchi Kaeshizuki
Junte Kesa Uchi
Gyakute Kesa Uchi
Gyakute Jōdan Kesa Uchi
Kasumi Uchi
Junte Kasumi Uchi
Gyakute Kasumi Uchi
Gyakute Jōdan Kasumi Uchi [Kaza-Guruma]
Gyakute Gedan Uchi [Tabi Gata]
Junte Hachi-no-ji Huri
Gyakute Hachi-no-ji Huri
Junte Hachi-no-ji Huri Sedōshi
Haraiage
Tsuki
Hajikiage Kesagaeshi
2nd Dan
Matsumoto Sensei Short Shunjō Kata
Jōdan-uké Koté-uchi [Omote/Ura], Dōuké Geri, Gyakudōuke Geri, Dōuké Zuki, Gyakudōuké Haraiagé, Kirikaeshi Sanbonzuki, Tsuki-ni-taishité Hidari-ni-hiraki Koté-wo-utsu, Migi-ni-hiraki Uchiotoshité Kobushi-wo-tsuku, Iai-ni-kuruwo Tsurigané-wo-hajiku, Iai-ni-kuruwo Kasumi-wo-utsu, Iai-ni-kuruwo Gyaku-kasumi-wo-utsu, Iai-ni-kuruwo Gyaku-kasumi-wo-utsu ver.2
Short Shunjō Kata
Ryoguruma, Ryoguruma ver.2, Ryoguruma ver.3, Yukichigai, Yukichigai ver.2, Kiringoshi, Tabigata
3rd Dan
Hitohiro Shunjō Suburi
Junté Okuri Uchi
Junté Sashikae Uchi
Gyakuté Okuri Uchi
Gyakuté Kaeshi Uchi
Gyakuté Uchi Kaeshizuki
Junté Kaeshi Uchi
Kasumi Uchi
Kasumi Uchi Kazaguruma
Gyakuté Gedan Uchi Tabi Gata
Mawashiuchi Mizuguruma
Hachinoji Huri
Hachinoji Huri Sedōshi
Haraiagé
Tsuki
Hitohiro Shunjō Kata
Hangetsu, Tatsunami, Mittsu no Tomé, Mittsu no Tomé Ver.2, Koé-no-nuki, Tabigata, Koté Garami, Shin no Otoshi, Tsukizué, Tsukizué Ura
★Club Leader Exam
(Coming Soon….)
4th Dan
⚠️You can apply a year after you achieve 4th Dan
Tamagusari Suburi / Tamagusari Kata
5th Dan
⚠️You can apply a year after you achieve 4th Dan
Full mastery of the Short Shunjō/Hitohiro Shunjō/Tamagusari Kata that can be performed individually
★Branch Leader Exam
(Coming Soon….)
