In many cases, examinations for Dan-i from Shodan to Sandan are jointly held by the branches under the Federation in several areas of the prefecture (for Yodan/Godan, examinations are held jointly at one location).
多くの場合、初段から三段までは、その都道府県を幾つかの地区に分けて、その都道府県の下部組織である、各支部で合同して審査をする形が多い（四段・五段は1ヶ所で審査）。