Dan Certification

USA Karate Dan Rank Certification Eligibility Chart and Fees

You can review the USA Karate Dan Certification Requirements here.

You can submit your application online here.

You can view the list of Dan Recipients here.

USA Karate Dan Certification Eligibility Chart
CERTIFICATION LEVEL	ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW	PERFORMANCE/APPROVAL
1, 2, 3 Dan Cross Rank Recognition Certification (with approved credentials)*	USA Karate Member in good standing Current rank diploma from USA Karate recognized member school and/or organization*(Approved Credentials). Signed application Certification fee	Performance evaluationnotrequired USA Karate Technical Committee administrative approval required
1, 2, 3 Dan Certification	USA Karate Member in good standing Certification fee	Performance evaluation required with USA Karate Technical Committee See USA Karate Dan Certification Requirements
4, 5, 6, 7 Dan Cross Rank Recognition Certification	USA Karate Member in good standing Evidence of current rank by recognized diploma or reference, and signed application. Certification fee	Performance evaluation required with USA Karate Technical Committee See USA Karate Dan Certification Requirements
4, 5, 6, 7 Dan Certification	USA Karate Member in good standing Certification fee	Performance evaluation required with USA Karate Technical Committee See USA Karate Dan Certification Requirements
8, 9 Dan Certification	USA Karate Member in good standing Certification fee	Performance evaluation required with USA Karate Technical Committee See USA Karate Dan Certification Requirements

Certification Fees:

1^st Dan - $100

2^nd Dan - $200

3^rd Dan - $300

4^th Dan - $400

5^th Dan - $500

6^th Dan - $600

7^th Dan - $700

8^th Dan - $800