What is the basic qualification required to practice Kempo Dankan?
The Kempo Dankan teaching method is progressive, making it accessible to beginners. No basic martial and/or gymnastic preparation is required to start.
Is there any age limit to practice Kempo Dankan?
Anyone starting from six years old can begin. There is no other age limit.
How do people get Kempo Dankan belt graduation?
Athletes begin from the white belt after joining the CISOK/WKDF Federation. The various levels of orange and brown belt are obtained after passing the relevant federal examinations, always directed by designated federal executives.
How much time does technical preparation require to pass the examinations?
There is no fixed minimum time or other limit; it all depends on each athlete's learning abilities.
Which examination is necessary to obtain the Kempo Dankan black belt?
The black belt cannot be obtained by examination. The only way to get it is to collect special scores awarded by CISOK/WKDF to athletes and executives who reach particular sporting, technical and organisational results.
Are Kempo Dankan competitions held? Which ones, and at what level?
The Federation organises Kumite and Kata national and international competitions for all members under CISOK/WKDF regulations. CISOK/WKDF athletes can also join the WMAF — World Martial Arts Federation — open Kata competition (CISOK/WKDF is a WMAF member) and any other competition organised by qualified international Martial Arts organisations.
Are Kempo Dankan competitions structured in different belt and/or weight categories?
Belt and/or weight categories are not present in national Kempo Dankan competitions. Different belt categories are usually admitted for CISOK/WKDF international competitions only. The best performer in each category takes part in a final open match for the Grand Champion title.
What are the CISOK/WKDF national and international activity participation charges?
All CISOK/WKDF national and international activities are free. The only charges to be paid by athletes concern any travel, meal and accommodation expenses.
There are no Kempo Dankan schools in my country. How can I practice it?
CISOK/WKDF introduces people abroad to Kempo Dankan in two ways: 1) international stages, and 2) upgrading lessons directed by qualified international teachers, arranged in the country/town in question.
I already practice another martial discipline — may I practice Kempo Dankan too?
Yes, if this doesn't generate any conflict. For example, Kempo Dankan fighting is no-contact, while Kick Boxing requires physical contact — for this reason it is not advisable to practice both.
Can I teach Kempo Dankan in my country? With what kind of qualification?
CISOK/WKDF allows and promotes the diffusion of Kempo Dankan outside Italy. Many initiatives support the technical upgrading of teachers operating abroad. CISOK/WKDF releases free CISOK technical degrees and certifications, and CISOK/WKDF Instructor/Master degrees. It's also possible to obtain, at one's own expense, the international Budo-Pass and the World Martial Arts Federation, World Martial Arts League and CSEN/CONI graduation degree and technical certification.
How can people start Kempo Dankan?
The first step is to become a CISOK member. If you are so minded, simply get in touch through our contact page. You will be contacted to agree a customised programme of stages and lessons for aspiring Instructors in the most qualified Kempo Dankan schools, according to Tutor Teacher availability at the time of the request. All membership formalities are completed during the first stage you take part in.
The propaedeutics of the Method makes Kempo Dankan fit to all people. The beginners starts from the same level and improve their knowledge of the Discipline lesson by lesson in function of one's own ability.