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MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATION

  1. Shōtōkan Budōkai Members are an exclusive, close-knit network of Shotokan organisations, single dojos, and individual practitioners. Members have access to skill development, high-level instruction, technical training, and internationally recognised rank and certification.

  2. Benefits include instructor training and certification, dan and kyu examination and ranking, training camps, online resources, peer recognition, competitions, and seminars.

  3. Criteria: Must be a Shotokan-style club/group with verifiable Shotokan-based lineage, willing to meet Shōtōkan Budōkai technical standards, and willing to support Shōtōkan Budōkai activities.

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

How to join the Shōtōkan Budōkai​​​​​​​​

Joining the Shōtōkan Budōkai as an individual member

  1. Individuals may become members of the Shōtōkan Budōkai by joining a Shōtōkan Budōkai dojo.

  2. All Shōtōkan Budōkai dojos will be able to supply the appropriate information and membership application forms. New members can apply for their Shōtōkan Budōkai membership online >> HERE.

  3. It can be completed online and submitted with your payment using bank transfer (CDM/Online Transfer).

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GROUP

MEMBERSHIP

How to affiliate your dojo to the Shōtōkan Budōkai​​​​​​​​

Joining the Shōtōkan Budōkai as a Dojo 

  1. Shōtōkan Budōkai Affiliates compose an interactive consortium of Shotokan groups and individuals with existing, highly recognised technical standards. Affiliation is not competition-based and does not require exclusivity of membership.

  2. Benefits include recognition of mutual certification and grades, potential for regional/world camps and seminars, non-politicized interaction with senior instructors, and shared knowledge. Shōtōkan Budōkai Members automatically receive affiliation status.

  3. Criteria: Must be a Shotokan style club/group with verifiable Shotokan-based (i.e., JKA / SKIF / WSKF /KWF / JSKA / JKS) lineage.

  4. Dojos may apply for affiliation to the Shōtōkan Budōkai by contacting the Shōtōkan Budōkai Administration Office or by completing the Online Affiliation Form.

  5. The minimum grade for a regular Shōtōkan Budōkai Instructor is 1st Dan. This is in order to maintain a high technical standard. In certain cases, an exception can be made to this rule, on application to the Technical Committee, via the Affiliation Officer.

  6. In the case of a club transferring from another Shotokan organisation, all members will be allowed to retain their present grade but must re-grade within 12 months of the transfer and be assessed for their Shōtōkan Budōkai standard. They will be awarded an appropriate grade, which could be the same grade, a lower grade, or the next grade up. They will then continue grading with the Shōtōkan Budōkai within the usual time scales.

  7. In the case of a club transferring from another style organisation, members may retain their grade for a maximum of twelve months but must take advice from a senior Shōtōkan Budōkai instructor or a grading examiner before taking a Shōtōkan Budōkai grading.

  8. Karateka of 3rd Dan and above who wish to transfer to the Shōtōkan Budōkai will be advised by the Technical Committee regarding their integration into the Shōtōkan Budōkai grading system.

  9. Payments made online are processed through PayPal servers or through bank EFT. Having a PayPal™ account is optional, and your credit/debit card details are not transmitted to the Shōtōkan Budōkai.

  10. Manual (handwritten) Form: While a manual form is available from the Shōtōkan Budōkai Affiliation Officer, to be completed by hand and posted back with your payment, the online form is the preferred method as it ensures the information we receive about you and your club is more accurate and thorough. Consequently, visitors to the Shōtōkan Budōkai website looking for Shotokan Karate dojos in your area will be much better informed about your club.

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