A4 Kyu Certificate for Stoneybrook Karate - USA

Our client first enquired if the OGKK produced an International kyu grade certificate. He was advised that unfortunately they did not. This is often the case because most groups award Dan grades centrally, but Kyu grades are often examined at club level, so the certificate should reflect this. 

The translation of kenseikan was a bit problematic, our research found quite a few variations, most we were not particularly happy with to recommend to our client. We look for provenance and regularly correspond with third parties to ensure we recommend suitable translations. Our research eventually took us to the OGKKs list of dojo on Okinawa and it was noticed that Yamashiro Sensei has a dojo in Ishigaki called Kenseikan. We then changed the language in google from English to Japanese and were able to import the kanji directly into our graphics package. 

Draft A4 Kyu Certificate

We provided a full translation for the club name but there were too many kana for a Hanko. 

We look for symmetry in the hanko; so recommended a 3 x 4 layout of kana reading Stoneybrook Karate Dojo. Timewise the project was very much a "loss leader", but there is a lot of satisfaction in investing additional time to ensure best service to our clients. 

Happy faces with New Certificates

Nice to do another project for karateka across the pond, Oss!

So if you are thinking of updating your certificates with either a full or semi custom version just drop us a e Mail and we can start developing a graphic for your approval.

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Kyu and Dan Certificates for Kempo Karate Association

We recently worked with Braintree Shotokan Karate Club to produce Dan grade certificates. It was great working with the Kempo Karate Association on their new Kyu and Dan certificates. 

They were after something a little different so went for a full custom package. 

We really like how the two certificates complement each other. 

A4 Custom Kyu Certificate

Kempo will complete the details for Kyu level and they will order individual Dan level with serial number, names, dates and grade inserted in katakana and kanji. 

A3 Custom Dan Certificate

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Pagham KC - Logo, Kyu and Mon Certificates

We recently worked with Pagham Karate Club to update their logo and produce A4 Kyu and Mon Certificates.

They had an existing logo but it was of low resolution. They wanted to include a Japanese translation in the design. We updated the logo with the benefit that the normal rate for logo design is discounted when purchase alongside a certificate template.

New vector image logo

We incorporated the new logo, along with a club hanko into the designs for the kyu and mon certificates.

A4 Kyu Certificate

A4 Mon Certificate

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SGKA Kyu Certificate

We recently worked with South Gloucestershire Karate Association to develop a kyu certificate.

They had a logo concept which we developed for them into a vector image, with the benefit that the normal rate for logo design is discounted when purchase alongside a certificate template.

Logo Concept

SGKA also had a basic layout that they wanted to replicate into a high quality kyu certificate. The layout was was quite a change from our standard template, but fairly straight forward for us to produce.

SGKA Kyu Certificate

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New Kyu grade certificates for Ippon-do honbu dojo

We recently worked with Ippon-do Honbu Dojo to develop kyu certificate.

They didn't have an existing logo so we developed one with them, with the benefit that the normal rate for logo design is discounted when purchase alongside a certificate template.

We produced a couple of variations for them to comment / choose from, below is the final certificate.

A4 Karate Kyu grade Certificate

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New Kyu Certificates for CKA and ESKC

We recently worked with an existing client, Chiltern Karate Association to develop kyu certificates for both the Association and Exmoor Shotokan Karate Club.

CKA was one of the first clubs that we produced Dan certificates for and they wanted to use the same font as previous certificates. They also customised the paragraph text and for these certificates decided to go with imbedded Inkan for the Association stamp along with a phoenix border.

The Association kyu Certificate

The Club kyu Certificate

The finished certificates are identical except for the logos so we were able to strongly discount the overall order.

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Kyu Certificate for Red Sun Karate

It is great to be able to support another club in upgrading their Kyu certificates. 

We incorporated their logo and added a hanko with a block style font. 

We used our standard traditional JKA style text with an English translation below for the recipient. 

The certificate is produced in a high resolution pdf set up with crop marks for professional printing by the customer. A one-off cost to the club and no chances of anything getting lost or damaged in the post.

A4 Karate Kyu Certificate

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A4 Kyu Grade Certificate

Another new Kyu Certificate.

We incorporated their logo, the club name in kana, a hanko and phoenix border. 

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A4 Kyu Cert for Nishikan Martial Arts

 We were recently asked by Nishikan Martial Arts to work with them on a new Kyu Certificate.

We incorporated their logo, an Association hanko, phoenix border and adopted a neutral gender text.

A lot of the Japanese name markers are also non-gender specific, but historically were always translated as He/She which was always a bit wordy and clunky. We really like the wording as presented on the certificate and I think this will be our new "standard".

The font selected was a brush font that closely matched the kanji used in the club logo.

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Custom Logo and Kyu grade certificate

 A while back we were contacted by a newly forming club to produce for them a new club logo and a kyu grade certificate.

Our customer had provided us with some initial artwork which unfortunately was not a high enough resolution and did not import well into our graphics package so we decided to start from scratch and produce a brand new logo as a vector image. This means that it can be enlarged to any size (as big as a tower block if you like) and it does not lose definition. This is because the image is saved as a number of curves and not pixels like a photo.

On completion of the logo we worked with the customer to produce a kyu grade certificate. The selected to add their new logo, a phoenix border and a custom hanko.

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New A4 Kyu grade certificate template added to our range

We have just added "Template B" to our range of A4 Kyu grade templates. It offers a portrait format with a classical Phoenix border.

A4 kyu Custom Certificate - Template B

The certificate was for an existing client, we already had his logo and kanji translation on file.
So although he selected to customise the certificate with the association's name, logo and hanko the additional work did not incur a charge.

A high resolution pdf was sent to the client. They selected a format without printers crop marks so they could self print on demand. We can also send the files with crop marks so clients can elect to have certificates commercial printed on oversize paper or card and "cropped" to size. This ensures that all prints are central to paper and usually obtains a higher resolution finish.

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The kyu certificate explained:-

(a) Logo - Again you have a few options here:
   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs - free
   (ii) Custom to your template - Convert your image to a vector by tracing 
   It would need to be a good quality - high resolution image or
   (iii) A fully custom discounted vector image logo - Standard cost less 25% 
(b) Style / Association hanko - Hanko Size 38 x 38mm. Again you have a few options here:
   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs - free
   (ii) Custom to your template up to 16 kanji / kana developed between us.
   (iii) Leave blank - purchase a discounted red self inking stamp to apply after you receive the certificates from your printer. Standard cost less 25% 

(c) Style / Association name in kanji or kana. Options:

   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs - free
   (ii) Custom to your template up to 16 kanji / kana developed between us. - if you have picked option (ii) in (b) above we will re-arrange the kana from your hanko in a horizontal format - free
(d) Style / Association name in English. 

How to Order an electronic template (kept by Soto Sabisu)
Just drop us an E Mail to sotosabisu@btinternet.com with a few details:
Name of Association:
Your Name:
Your Position:
Your requirements for
(a) - logo                             e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc
(b) - hanko                          e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc
(c) - Style/Association       e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc

The certificate template will be developed with you and a proof sent for your approval.

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Custom A4 Kyu Certificate for Brazil

We were recently asked to produce a custom A4 Kyu Certificate for a Shotokan Club based in Brazil.

The Club provided the Portuguese translation in a "word" format so we could import it into our graphics package.

This was a fully custom certificate which involved quite a few E Mails back and forth. We pride ourselves on going that extra mile to ensure the client ends up with want they want, even if it is outside our normal range.

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Custom A4 Kyu grade certificates

In addition to our recently launched A3 Dan certificate we are now producing an Custom A4 Kyu grade certificate template.

A4 kyu Custom Certificate - Template A

A4 kyu Custom Certificate - Template B

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We have developed with the assistance of existing clients a service which we hope will appeal to traditional karate associations  and clubs alike.

The service :-
(1) The development of your own personal A4 kyu certificate template. 
The purple bits in the template above.
You can use use any of our six standard style formats of Wado Ryu, Shotokan, Shinto Ryu, Goju Ryu or Karate-do (at no additional cost) or choose to fully customise your style/name, logo and hanko to your association (for an additional cost).
We develop the high quality pdf image, the template is sent to you and you can have certificates produced at your local printers. It is a one-off cost to your club or Association.

(2) The Blue bits in the template above.
These will be blank on your template and you just fill them in by hand.

We have kept our costs as low as possible by producing an "Electronic" Service Only.
The six current standard suites of style, kanji and hanko that we use for both dan and kyu certificates are below.

A choice of six standard set-up or make it fully custom

The kyu certificate explained:-
(a) Logo - Again you have a few options here:
   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs 
   (ii) Custom to your template - Convert your image to a vector by tracing 
   It would need to be a good quality - high resolution image or
   (iii) A fully custom discounted vector image logo - Standard cost less 25% 
(b) Style / Association hanko - Hanko Size 38 x 38mm. Again you have a few options here:
   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs - free
   (ii) Custom to your template up to 16 kanji / kana developed between us. 
   (iii) Leave blank - purchase a discounted red self inking stamp to apply after you receive the certificates from your printer. Standard cost less 25% 

(c) Style / Association name in kanji or kana. Options:

   (i) Choose from one of our six standard style packs 
   (ii) Custom to your template up to 16 kanji / kana developed between us. - if you have picked option (ii) in (b) above we will re-arrange the kana from your hanko in a horizontal format 
(d) Style / Association name in English. 

How to Order an electronic template (kept by Soto Sabisu)
Just drop us an E Mail to sotosabisu@btinternet.com with a few details:
Name of Association:
Your Name:
Your Position:
Your requirements for
(a) - logo                             e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc
(b) - hanko                          e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc
(c) - Style/Association       e.g. as Style pack 1 (Wado ryu) etc

The certificate template will be developed with you and a proof sent for your approval.

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