Shinsa (promotion examination) for those wanting to achieve 6 kyu - 1 dan. Suggested training hours between ranks, 6 - 2kyu, is 30 hours, 30 - 45 after 2 kyu to apply for 1 kyu, and 45 - 60 hours after receiving 1 kyu for shodan.
Location: Rocky Mountain Budokan
3301 W Hampden Ave Unit J
Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: (303) 781-5334
Dates/Times: Saturday, March 21, 2026, start time 10 AM.
Check-in Times: 9:30 AM, March 21st
Requirement: Must a current RMKIF or other AUSKF regional federation member.
Shinsa fee (non-transferrable):
| Kyu rank (17 & under) |
Kyu rank (18 & over) |
1 Dan |
| $30 |
$40 |
$50 |
Menjo fee:
| Kyu rank (17 & under) |
Kyu Rank (18 & over) |
1 Dan |
| $20 |
$30 |
$50 |
You will need the following items when you apply for the shinsa:
- RMKIF/AUSKF membership number
- A copy of your menjo if you have a current rank. If you received your last menjo from RMKIF, you do not need to provide a copy of the menjo.
- A copy of your written test if you are testing for 1-kyu or 1-dan.
- A copy of the cross-federation application if you are not a RMKIF member.
Deadline to apply and provide shinsa fee is March 14, 2026.
Mail shinsa fee (check or money order payable to Rocky Mountain Kendo Federation) to:
Monica Iwakabe
c/o Rocky Mountian Budokan
3301 W Hampden Ave Unit J
Englewood, CO 80110
Fees will be refunded if notice to withdrawal is sent to Monica Iwakabe, herrmoni2@aol.com, by March 14, 2026. If notice is not received by this date, if you are late for the check-in time and/or you miss the exam for any reason, the shinsa fee will not be refunded.
NOTE: If the applicant is under the age of 18, the application must be completed by a guardian or parent.
NOTE 2: Those who passed the exam must be prepared to pay the menjo fee immediately after the shinsa, March 21, 2026, via cash or check at the shinsa venue.
If you have any questions, please send an email to Monica Iwakabe, herrmoni2@aol.com.