The kyudo dan examination includes, farther than a practical examination, a written examination.

The questions for 2nd, 3rd and 4th dan examination in the 2010 Tokyo Special Examination was:

• 2nd dan: Explain how kyudo is different from other sports
• 3rd dan: Explain gojujumonji
• 4th dan: Explain the structure of kai

In the recent First Sekai Kyudo Taikai held in Tokyo, in addition to the team competition, there were also three individual competitions: one for up to sandan, one for yondan and upper and the other for shogo.

In all competitions kyudoka had to shoot two arrows and hit the target with both to qualify to the finals.

Shogo classification:

1. Hoff Feliks  – Germany – Kyoushi 6 dan (on the right in the picture)
2. Luzet Claude – France – Kyoushi 6 dan (on the left in the picture)

The bronze medal were not assigned because only 2 kyudoka qualified hitting 2/2

Yon dan and upper classification:

1. Shannon Cynthia – USA – IV dan

Mudan – san dan classification

I don’t remember the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. If someone know it please tell me the names.