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.
Log into our membership platform at usankf.sport80.com then select the member who is applying for a Dan grade, next select “Dan Ranks” from the left side and finally click “+ ADD DAN RANK” button in the top right corner and fill out the questionnaire and pay.
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 evaluation not required -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:
1st, 2nd or 3rd Dan $250
4th or 5th Dan $500
Junior Dan (under 18) $150
Note: if a Junior Dan certificate holder later wishes to get a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Dan Certificate, they need only pay the difference in cost.