The Swedish Kendo Federation is managing the examination registration. Rules and regulations can be found here (Swedish).
Direct any questions to isak.rubensson@gmail.com
Application
The application is due no later than #Application for grading at SKO2026 is not yet open#.
Swedish applicants
Register your application on this link
Non Swedish applicants
- If you are a member of an EKF affiliated organization, other than Sweden
- you shall collect the examination approval from your national federation (they will approve it in EKF systems) before end of application date.
- If you are a member of an non-EKF organization
- you shall collect the examination approval in writing, scan it and send it by email to register@kendoforbundet.se with CC info@kendoklubben.se before end of application date and
- bring a copy of your current diploma to the examination.
Confirmation
A confirmation will be sent out on #Application for grading at SKO2026 is not yet open#. If you have not received such a confirmation by then, or if you find an error in your application, immediately contact isak.rubensson@gmail.com
Examination subjects
First subject is Kirikaeshi and Jitsugi. If applicant passes the Kirikaeshi and Jitsugi s-/he will move on to Nihon Kendo Kata.
| Exam for | Nihon Kendo Kata | Kirikaeshi | Jitsu gi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | Tachi 1-5 | Yes | 2 x 1 min |
| 2 dan | Tachi 1-7 | Yes | 2 x 1 min |
| 3 dan | Tachi 1-7, Kodachi 1-3 | Yes | 2 x 1 min |
| 4 dan | Tachi 1-7, Kodachi 1-3 | Yes | 2 x 1,5 min |
| 5 dan | Tachi 1-7, Kodachi 1-3 | Yes | 2 x 1,5 min |
Fees
| Exam for | Application fee (SEK) | Registration fee (SEK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 150 | 200 |
| 2 dan | 200 | 300 |
| 3 dan | 300 | 500 |
| 4 dan | 500 | 700 |
| 5 dan | 700 | 1000 |
Payments
The application fee Shall be paid in advance, payment shall be in SEK and made out to to Kibo Dojo.
Mark the Payment “Exam” + your name.
The registration fee Shall be paid on-site after successful examination. Payment shall be made with Debit or Credit cards (Visa/MC) or SWISH
Note: All bank fees shall be covered by the payee. Please make sure that the amount transferred to Kibo Dojo Kendoklubb is correct.
Paying from Sweden
| Mottagare/Recipient | Kibo Dojo Kendoklubb |
| Plusgiro | 679489-5 |
Paying from abroad
| Recipient | Kibo Dojo Kendoklubb |
| IBAN | SE84 9500 0099 6042 0679 4895 |
| BIC | NDEASESS |
| Bank address | Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige |
| Smålandsgatan 17 | |
| 105 71 Stockholm, SE |
Note: Bring a receipt or equivalent to the examination as proof of your payment