Judges,

Instructors & Examiners Qualifications

Qualification of Official Judges

In order to keep standards of excellence ISKF requires Tournament Judges, Dojo Instructors and Test Examiners to meet certain qualifications.

These qualifications include both written and practical tests.

ISKF Manitoba is proud to have many high ranking Judges, Instructors and Examiners. This shows the dedication to the practice of Karate by our Senseis.

Rank Requirement Place of Exam Authorization
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D – Rank Minimum 3 months after 2nd Dan ISKF Regional Headquarters Dojo Referee
Provincial Judge
C - Rank D – Rank Judge
Minimum 3 months after 3rd Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Provincial Referee
National Judge
Dojo Judges’ Seminar Instructor
B – Rank C – Rank Judge
Minimum 3 months after 3rd Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters National Referee
Pan Am Judge
Provincial Judges’ Seminar Instructor
A – Rank A – Rank Judge ISKF Regional Headquarters Pan Am Referee
International Judge
National Judges’ Seminar Instructor
Super A –Rank International A – Rank Judge
Selection by ISKF Chief Instructor
ISKF Regional Headquarters
Recommendation from ISKF Shihan-Kai
International Referee, Chief Judge and Chief Arbitrator
International Judges’ Seminar Instructor

Qualification of Official Instructor

Rank Requirement Place of Exam Authorization
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D – Rank Completion of 42 research essays and 30 technical credits
Minimum 20 years of age
Minimum 3 months after 3rd Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Dojo instruction
C - Rank D – Rank Instructor
Minimum 3 months after 4th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Provincial Instruction/Lecture
B – Rank C – Rank Instructor
Minimum 3 months after 5th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters National Instruction/Lecture
A – Rank B – Rank Instructor
Minimum 3 months after 6th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters International Instruction/Lecture

Qualifications of Official Examiner

Rank Requirement Place of Exam Authorization
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D – Rank D – Rank Instructor
Minimum 25 years of age
Minimum 3 months after 3rd Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Examination of Kyu Rank
C - Rank D – Rank Examiner / C – Rank Instructor / C - Rank Judge
Minimum 3 months after 4th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Examination of under 2nd Dan
B – Rank C – Rank Examiner / B – Rank Instructor / B - Rank Judge
Minimum 3 months after 7th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Examination of under 5th Dan
A – Rank B – Rank Examiner / A – Rank Instructor A - Rank Judge
Minimum 3 months after 7th Dan
ISKF Regional Headquarters Examination of under 7th Dan

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