AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination – April 13, 2025

Dear Kendo Practitioners,

We are pleased to announce that the AUSKF Kendo Promotion Examination will take place on April 13, 2025. Please review the details below:

Examination Details

Location:

Duluth High School Gym 

3737 Brock Rd NW, Duluth, GA 30096
(From ATL Hartsfield Airport 30-45 minutes without traffic)
 

Schedule:
Friday, April 11, 2025

* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Open Keiko

Forest Fleming Arena

3037 Pleasant Valley Dr

Atlanta, GA 30340

Saturday, April 12, 2025
* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Godo Keiko

@ Duluth High School Gym

Sunday, April 13, 2025
* 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM – Registration
* 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Testing (5 Dan & Above, Shogo)

@ Duluth High School Gym

Application Deadline:

Friday, March 28, 2025
All applications and payments must be submitted by this date—no exceptions.
 

Nearest Airport:

ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

Two Recommended Hotel with group discount rate:

1.  Residence Inn Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place (1760 Pineland Rd, Duluth, GA 30096)

Event Summary:

AUSKF

Start Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

End Date: Monday, April 14, 2025

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Residence Inn Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place for 99.00 USD - 149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, March 25, 2025
* FREE PARKING
* FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET
* FREE WIFI
Book your group rate for AUSKF

2.  Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners

Event Summary:

AUSKF

Start Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

End Date: Monday, April 14, 2025

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners for 99.00 USD - 149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, March 25, 2025
* FREE PARKING
* FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET
* FREE WIFI

Book your group rate for AUSKF

Application Process:

• All applications must be submitted online (please do not mail physical documents).

• Register here: Kodansha Shinsa Registration

Important Requirements:

• SafeSport Training: All Kodansha examination candidates must complete the SafeSport training
  before applying. 

•  Written Essay Submission: Essays must be submitted in Word or PDF format—handwritten submissions will not be accepted.

•  Payment Information:

• All payments must be made online. If you experience any issues, please contact promotion@auskf.org.

• Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable unless AUSKF cancels the event. AUSKF is not responsible for travel expenses in case of cancellation. We strongly recommend booking refundable flights/hotels.

• PayPal refunds will be subject to a processing fee.

• Menjo Fee Payment:

  • Only pay the examination fee at the time of application. DO NOT PAY THE MENJO FEE AT REGISTRATION.

  • If you pass, the menjo fee must be paid within two weeks from the exam date via PayPal (payment@auskf.org).

  • Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation of your new rank.

For any questions, please reach out to promotion@auskf.org.

We appreciate your participation and commitment to kendo excellence.

Application Deadline:
 

Friday, March 28, 2025
All applications and payments must be submitted by this date—no exceptions.

For details, click here

Sincerely,
AUSKF Promotion Committee