Since fall 2018, SCKF has been conducting yearly iaido shinsa for ranks up to 1dan. For these shinsa, you will apply through your SCKF dojo (for example, see the 10/27/19 shinsa).

To apply for ranks higher than 1dan, iaidoka must participate in shinsa outside of SCKF. For full details on the procedure, see the SCKF external shinsa notes. What follows below is a brief version for most iaido shinsa conducted by AUSKF member federations; also refer to this link.

1. complete the SCKF external shinsa application form, including your dojo head instructor's signature, and scan the form
2. fill out the shinsa application form from the federation conducting the shinsa. Be sure to enter your name the same as it appears in the AUSKF membership database (see your menjo, or ask your dojo).
   • if the form has a place for the regional federation president's signature, scan the form
   • if the form does not have a place for the regional federation president's signature, fill out the AUSKF Affiliate Organization Exam Request form and scan it
3. email the scans from steps 1 and 2 to the SCKF shinsa coordinator, who will handle getting approval by the shinsa advisory board. The SCKF president will then sign the form from step 2 and email it back to you.
4. after receiving the signed form, use it to apply for the shinsa, sending all required materials and fees to the federation conducting the shinsa