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Frequently asked questions

Venue

Mäkelänkatu 47, 00550 Helsinki

• Google Maps

• Google Streetview towards the entrance

• HSL (public transportation: tram, bus, etc.)

  • How to buy tickets

  • Within Helsinki you need an AB zone ticket.

• Parking is at Helsinki Velodrome

What to bring

• Rubber/wooden training knife

• Budo-gi / training outfit

Good to know

• Storage room available on lunch breaks.

Sakki (Godan/5th Dan) Test Instructions

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must have held the rank of yondan (4th dan) for at least one year by the date of the test.

• You must submit a copy of your yondan certificate issued by the Hombu office.

Submission Guidelines:

Include the following information:

• Full Name

• Date you received your yondan rank

• Name of the teacher who awarded you the rank

• Scan of your yondan certificate in high quality, readable in Japanese without blurring when enlarged.

Send the submission to the following email address: godan@taikai.fi

Note: Only certificates issued by the Hombu office will be accepted. All certificates will be verified with the office prior to the Taikai.

Additional Preparations

Prepare a passport-sized photo to submit in the event that you pass the test.

Ensure you have the correct amount of money (in Japanese yen) for:

• The godan certificate fee

Optional items such as:

• Shidōshi license

• Wappen (dōgi patch)

• Lapel pin

Order forms will be available at the Taikai. If you are unsure of the current prices, contact the organizers privately to avoid misinformation.

Submission Deadline:

All submissions must be made one month prior to the Taikai: no later than October 15th (by the end of your local time zone).

Contact Information:

- If you have questions, reach out via:

- Facebook

- godan@taikai.fi

- Any Taikai organizer

Once eligibility has been confirmed, you will be notified prior to the Taikai dates.