The fourth official seminar, led by Shiina Katsutoshi Sensei, 8th Dan and Technical Director of Honbu Dojo (Japan), was successfully held in Almaty from July 17-19, 2026.
On behalf of JKAWF Kazakhstan and myself, I sincerely congratulate all participants on successfully passing their Dan exams!
I wish you good health, perseverance, continued professional growth, new achievements, and fruitful work on your chosen path. May each new stage open up new opportunities for you to improve your skills and strengthen your spirit.

Certification results:
・Shodan — 13 people
・Nidan — 2 people
・Sandan — 6 people
・Godan — 2 people

We express our sincere gratitude to Shiina Katsutoshi-sensei for the high level of the seminar, his invaluable knowledge, his wealth of experience, and his attention to each participant.
Congratulations to everyone on this important achievement! I wish you continued training hard, representing JKAWF Kazakhstan with dignity, and confidently advancing to new heights.