IKD Exam Syllabus
The IKD released the official Kyu and Dan Examination Syllabus in 2012. This booklet outlines what is required of all students for each level of rank advancement. The IKD requires that students testing for a Black Belt perform Bunkai for specified katas. Also anyone testing 4th Dan and higher must be familiar with all 26 Shotokan katas.
IKD Shiai Tournament Rules
The IKD has a unique set of tournament rules. The organization is budo karate and our tournament rules emphasis this fact. The IKD holds events in Individual Kata & Kumite and Team Kata, Kumite, Bunkai & Enbu. IKD Officials wear a black haori over their karate gi. All officials must pass a training course. Events are held regionally, nationally and internationally.
IKD Diplomas
The karate belt system shows the progress of a karateka throughout their study of the art. With each new rank a certificate is issued. Here you can view the credentials that are issued by the IKD with each rank.
The Kyu certificates are issued for student moving through the ranks from white to brown belt. The Dan certificates are for students who achieve first black belt and above. The students who achieve 5th Dan and above will receive a diploma with a gold IKD logo.
Distinguished Service Awards are accompanied by a certificate similar to the Dan Diplomas. Also dojo certificates are issued to certified dojos similar to Dan Diplomas.
In 2016, the IKD announced plans to issue certificates to qualified Instructors, Examiners and Judges. These will be similar to the IKD Dan Diplomas.
Kyu Certificate (English) 
Kyu Certificate (French) 
Dan Diploma (1st – 4th) 
Dan Diploma (5th – 10th)
IKD Forms
Here are some of the IKD registration forms. Make sure you have the latest form.
- Dojo Membership Fillable Form – 2015
- Individual Membership Fillable Form – 2015
- Dan Registration Form – 2016 – REVISED
- IKD Kenshusei Registration Form – 2015
Shu-Ha-Ri: My Life in Japanese Karate
The IKD is pleased to announce that after 14 long years, Shihan Frank Woon-A-Tai’s Book is finally available in Canada and the USA via Canada Expedited Parcel Post.
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