INTERNATIONAL COMBAT AIKI-JUJUTSU FEDERATION
KOKUSAI SENTOU AIKI-JUJUTSU RENGOKAI

The International Combat Aiki-jujutsu Federation will validate and certify ranks in Aiki-jujutsu, Combat Aikido, Aikibudo, Aiki-bujutsu and/or Jujutsu. Rank Certification fees are reasonable. The certification process is as follows:

ICAJF Dan Certification and Teaching Titles are based on technical ability, teaching ability, and character development. In the case of Dan grades, more emphasis is placed on technical ability. Teaching Titles, which are more difficult to achieve, place more emphasis on personal development and teaching ability.

NOTE: Teaching Titles allow instructors to recommend individuals to the ICAJF for ranks two levels below their own.

The support one has given the ICAJF, the recommendations of one's seniors in the ICAJF, and the contributions that one has made to the martial arts, are major considerations for promotion. ICAJF time-in-grade requirements for promotion apply to all members of ICAJF. Time-in-grade requirements for Teaching Titles: Renshi, Shihan, Kyoshi and Hanshi will not be waived under any circumstance.

All applicants for rank/title are thoroughly examined by the ICAJF Board of Directors. Rank issued by mainstream, well-known Japanese associations will frequently by recognized by the ICAJF. Ranking from lesser-known groups, will delay certification and may possibly require an in-person examination conducted by appropriate ICAJF officials.

Members may acquire advance rank and training by one of the following methods:

ICAJF Combat Aiki-jujutsu:


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  • The member must be in good standing with the International Combat Aiki-jujutsu Federation
  • The member must complete the required course of study through the Official Training Institute of ICAJF
  • The member must complete and satisfactorily achieve the requirements for Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) either in person or via video-conferencing examination
  • Upon completion of the the requirements, the member will test for Black Belt in Combat Aiki-jujutsu
    If approved, the member will be certified as a Black Belt with the rank of Shodan in Combat Aiki-jujutsu, with a valid and verify able lineage

Aiki-jujutsu/Jujutsu/Aikibudo:
Kyu/Dan Grades

  • The member must be in good standing with the International Combat Aiki-jujutsu Federation
  • The member must complete the required course of study via video instruction [click here]
  • The member must attend and participate in Grading Exam before the Grading Board
  • The member will demonstrate the basic techniques, including throws, joint-locks, take-downs and arresting techniques
  • The member will demonstrate the weapons disarming techniques, including knife, club, stick and gun (Brown & Black Belt level)
    If approved by the Grading Board, the member will be certified with appropriate rank

Rank Advancement:
Dan Grades

  • All member Black Belts holding the rank of Rokudan or above may request advancement in rank to the next highest Dan grade without examination in conjunction with time-in-grade and age requirements.
  • All members must ensure that they have satisfied the minimum time-in-grade requirements before making request
  • For members ranking below Rokudan, an examination will be required. Upon approval of the Headmaster of International Combat Aiki-jujutsu Federation, the member may submit thru requirements for his/her rank advancement exam via video, or in-person during a regularly scheduled advancement examination, which will be held before the Examining Board

PLEASE NOTE
+ALL RANK CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE EARNED VIA EXAM+