The Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Associated Arts (FIJLKAM) has officially scheduled the mandatory preparatory course for athletes pursuing dan grading examinations from the first to the fifth DAN. Scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, the session takes place at the Palazzetto dello Sport located on Via degli Oleandri in Alba Adriatica.
This introductory session serves as a crucial prerequisite for karateka aiming for higher ranks before the end of the year. According to federation guidelines, participation is strictly compulsory for anyone applying for Regional Examinations covering the first, second, and third DAN, as well as candidates tackling the National Examination for the fourth and fifth DAN.
Schedule and Venue Details for Alba Adriatica
Venue doors open in the morning with attendance control scheduled from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM local time. The core preparatory course runs immediately following the check-in, lasting from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Organizers have clarified that this session covers the initial four hours of required preparation. The remaining two hours of the mandatory curriculum will take place directly alongside the final graduation examinations, which are scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Registration Deadlines and Portal Requirements
Competitors must secure their spots through official digital channels rather than manual entry. All registrations and corresponding payments must be completed exclusively through the dedicated FIJLKAM reserved area.
The enrollment window opens on September 24, 2026, and closes strictly on October 7, 2026. Because attendance is a mandatory gatekeeper for the winter testing cycle, candidates are advised to verify their credentials within the federation portal well before the early October deadline to avoid administrative exclusion.
Path to the December Examinations
The October preparatory seminar functions as the gateway to the official testing panels closing out the competitive year. Candidates who successfully complete the morning session in Alba Adriatica will clear their preparatory requirements just under two months before the final grading evaluations take place on December 20, 2026. The dual-phase format ensures that regional and national candidates meet uniform technical standards set by the governing body before stepping onto the tatami for promotion.
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