Exam application
- To apply for an exam, please complete the on-line application form.
- Please register before mid-September to facilitate the exam organisation. If you register after mid-September, it could happen that you may not take an exam.
- Exam application fees should be paid in cash in euro, upon arrival at the event, separately from other fees.
ESC's exams :
Level challenged
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Exam application fee
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Jun-shidoin (Graduate),Kenjutsu, Karate or Bojutsu 1-dan
Sei-shidoin (Instructor),Kenjutsu, Karate or Bojutsu 2-dan |
40 €
50 € |
Diploma registration fees
If you pass the exam, there is also a diploma registration fee. Diploma registration fees should also be paid in cash in euro, upon arrival at the event, separately from other fees. In case of unsuccess, this fee will be returned to you before the Forum ends.
Level challenged
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Diploma registration fee
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Jun-shidoin (Graduate), Kenjutsu, Karate or Bojutsu 1-dan
Sei-shidoin (Instructor), Kenjutsu, Karate or Bojutsu 2-dan |
30 €
60 € |
What's my rank? When was my last exam?
You will need this information for the Exam Application form. If you don't remember and you or your instructor is an ESC member, you may find it at http://shintaido.info/ranking/
What's the exam curriculum?
These documents can also be found here.
ESC Shintaido examination program
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Details of ESC Kenjutsu program for Jun-shindoin (Graduate) and Sei-shidoin (Instructor) exams
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ESC Kenjutsu examination program
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ESC Shintaido Karate examination program
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Examination criteria to be taken into consideration when deciding an examinee’s result.
1. Technical ability : To be judged against the following principles –
2. Effect on Partner
3. Harmony with others who hold the same rank
4. Personal development (since the last exam)
5. Contribution to group life (according to the curriculum)
6. Their instructor’s point of view
1. Technical ability : To be judged against the following principles –
- 調子 Choshi Body condition, Pitch
- 拍子 Hyoshi Rhythm
- 呼吸 Kokyu Breathing, Communication
- 間合い Ma-ai Connection with partner
- 気の流れ Ki-no–nagare Flow of energy
2. Effect on Partner
3. Harmony with others who hold the same rank
4. Personal development (since the last exam)
5. Contribution to group life (according to the curriculum)
6. Their instructor’s point of view