Membership Levels: Please see the IKCA Rules & Procedures for more information about Memberships and Instructorships.
Take a look at the tables below, this should help explain quite a bit of what you’re getting. All of this has been developed to better serve our Association and provide options we never could in the past. Please contact Dave Ghigliotty, our IKCA Director – Membership & Business with questions through the Contact Forms.
Let’s break down the Individual Membership Levels at their most basic level.
| Level |
Free IKCA Website Account |
IKCA Individual Membership |
IKCA Black Belt Membership |
IKCA Certified Instructor Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
Free. |
$50.00 per Year. |
$75.00 per Year. |
$150.00 now and then $100.00 per Year. |
| Description |
This is the free level of membership to the IKCA Website and gains you access to everything publicly available on our website with a registered user account. Individuals who held one of the following:
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If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. The IKCA Individual Membership (annual) is for everyone studying the IKCA Kenpo syllabus in the colored belt levels. Components that are mailed will be sent to you within 7-10 business days. If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. Initial enrollments receive one IKCA Association Membership patch, renewals receive all items except another patch. Each IKCA Membership includes:
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If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. This level membership is for all IKCA Black Belts who have not yet earned the prestigious Certified Instructor status. This level grants access to new Tips & Tricks content along with several other Black Belt only perks! Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days. Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied. The annual IKCA Black Belt Membership package includes:
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If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This is the level of membership for all IKCA Certified Instructors. This level gives all the perks of the prior levels and additionally grants access to content exclusively for IKCA Certified Instructors. Initial year membership is $150, renewals are $100/year. Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days. Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied. The annual IKCA Certified Instructor Membership package includes:
|
| Expiration | Membership expires after 1 Year. | |||
| Select | Select | Select | Select | |
| Who can Sign Up for this level? | Free Level - Publicly Available | IKCA Colored Belts and Publicly Available for individuals who want access to the IKCA Members Only website sections. | IKCA Black Belts Only* | IKCA Certified Instructors Only* |
| Main Website | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum Videos (subject to current belt level) | Yellow and Orange with free account. Purple verified graduation to Orange. Blue with verified graduation to Purple. Likewise up through Black Belt. | Subject to Current Belt Level | Yes | Yes |
| Required to test: | Yes | No | ||
| DigiCon and Newsletters | ||||
| Current DigiCon | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DigiCon Archives | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1990 - 2017 Newsletters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Current Month Newsletters | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newsletter Archives | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Members Only Sections | ||||
| Free Tier Member Portal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Member Portal | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IKCA Member Portal | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IKCA Black Belt Member Portal | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| IKCA Certified Instructor Portal | No | No | No | Yes |
| Select | Select | Select | Select | |
| Expiration | Membership expires after 1 Year. |
Free IKCA Website Account
This is the free level of membership to the IKCA Website and gains you access to everything publicly available on our website with a registered user account.
Individuals who held one of the following:
- IKCA Lifetime Memberships from 1993-2017 (Grandfathered)
- IKCA Black Belts promoted from 5/2017-12/2021 (Grandfathered)
- New Signups effective 1/2022
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: Free Level - Publicly Available
- Main Website
- Curriculum Videos (subject to current belt level): Yellow and Orange with free account. Purple verified graduation to Orange. Blue with verified graduation to Purple. Likewise up through Black Belt.
- Required to test:
- :
- 1990 - 2017 Newsletters
- : Members Only Sections
- Free Tier Member Portal
IKCA Individual Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
The IKCA Individual Membership (annual) is for everyone studying the IKCA Kenpo syllabus in the colored belt levels. Components that are mailed will be sent to you within 7-10 business days. If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. Initial enrollments receive one IKCA Association Membership patch, renewals receive all items except another patch.
Each IKCA Membership includes:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- Membership Certificate
- IKCA Association Membership Patch
- Member ID Card
- 8.5 x 11" Belt Requirements sheets
- Discount of 20% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Colored Belts and Publicly Available for individuals who want access to the IKCA Members Only website sections.
- Main Website
- Curriculum Videos (subject to current belt level): Subject to Current Belt Level
- : DigiCon and Newsletters
- Current DigiCon
- DigiCon Archives
- 1990 - 2017 Newsletters
- Current Month Newsletters
- Newsletter Archives
- :
- Free Tier Member Portal
- Affiliate Member Portal
- IKCA Member Portal
IKCA Black Belt Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This level membership is for all IKCA Black Belts who have not yet earned the prestigious Certified Instructor status. This level grants access to new Tips & Tricks content along with several other Black Belt only perks! Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied.
The annual IKCA Black Belt Membership package includes:
- Everything in the Individual Membership level:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- IKCA Black Belt Membership Certificate
- IKCA Black Belt Member ID Card
- Discount of 20% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Access to the IKCA Black Belt Members Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Tips & Tricks
- Optional Curriculum Expansion Videos
- A custom Biography linked from the Family Tree
- Start your Journey to becoming an IKCA Certified Instructor now that you're an IKCA Black Belt!
- Coming Soon: Special IKCA Black Belt Member discount at the IKCA Swag Store!
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Black Belts Only*
- Main Website
- Curriculum Videos (subject to current belt level)
- Required to test::
- :
- Current DigiCon
- DigiCon Archives
- 1990 - 2017 Newsletters
- Current Month Newsletters
- Newsletter Archives
- :
- Free Tier Member Portal
- Affiliate Member Portal
- IKCA Member Portal
- IKCA Black Belt Member Portal
IKCA Certified Instructor Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This is the level of membership for all IKCA Certified Instructors. This level gives all the perks of the prior levels and additionally grants access to content exclusively for IKCA Certified Instructors. Initial year membership is $150, renewals are $100/year.
Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied.
The annual IKCA Certified Instructor Membership package includes:
- Everything in the Individual & Black Belt Membership levels:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- IKCA Certified Instructor Membership Certificate
- IKCA Certified Instructor Member ID Card
- IKCA CI Membership Discount of 30% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Access to the IKCA Black Belt Members Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Tips & Tricks
- Optional Curriculum Expansion Videos
- A custom Biography linked from the Family Tree
- Access to the IKCA Certified Instructors Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Diploma Ordering
- Recognition as an active Certified Instructor on the IKCA Family Tree AND the CI Registry.
- Optional: Contact information listing with an IKCA Biography to help drive traffic to your school. (One time $50 setup included with the first year membership)
- Customized Diplomas that have your name on the Instructor Line (included in the one time $50 setup as part of your first year membership).
- CI Credential Package available in the IKCAStore.com to order:
- CI Credential ID Card
- CI Certificate
- CI Patch
- CI Promotion Degree (+$120 1st time only, not eligible if you've already received the degree promotion)
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Certified Instructors Only*
- Main Website
- Curriculum Videos (subject to current belt level)
- Required to test::
- :
- Current DigiCon
- DigiCon Archives
- 1990 - 2017 Newsletters
- Current Month Newsletters
- Newsletter Archives
- :
- Free Tier Member Portal
- Affiliate Member Portal
- IKCA Member Portal
- IKCA Black Belt Member Portal
- IKCA Certified Instructor Portal
Let’s compare the Individual, Black Belt and CI membership level categories.
Like the Individual to Black Belt tier, upgrading from Black Belt to CI Tier is prorated if it happens mid annual billing cycle.
| Level |
IKCA Individual Membership |
IKCA Black Belt Membership |
IKCA Certified Instructor Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$50.00 per Year. |
$75.00 per Year. |
$150.00 now and then $100.00 per Year. |
| Description |
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. The IKCA Individual Membership (annual) is for everyone studying the IKCA Kenpo syllabus in the colored belt levels. Components that are mailed will be sent to you within 7-10 business days. If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. Initial enrollments receive one IKCA Association Membership patch, renewals receive all items except another patch. Each IKCA Membership includes:
|
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. This level membership is for all IKCA Black Belts who have not yet earned the prestigious Certified Instructor status. This level grants access to new Tips & Tricks content along with several other Black Belt only perks! Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days. Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied. The annual IKCA Black Belt Membership package includes:
|
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This is the level of membership for all IKCA Certified Instructors. This level gives all the perks of the prior levels and additionally grants access to content exclusively for IKCA Certified Instructors. Initial year membership is $150, renewals are $100/year. Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days. Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied. The annual IKCA Certified Instructor Membership package includes:
|
| Expiration | |||
| Select | Select | Select | |
| Who can Sign Up for this level? | IKCA Colored Belts | IKCA Black Belts Only* | IKCA Certified Instructors Only* |
| Main Website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IKCA Syllabus Course Videos | Subject to Belt Level | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum Bonus Video Section | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tips+Tricks Section | No | Yes | Yes |
| Enhancement Course Videos | No | No | Yes |
| IKCAKenpo.com CI Member Rate Diploma Orders | Yes | ||
| Personalized Diplomas | Instructor Name + Rank on Signature Line | ||
| IKCA Store Products | IKCA Member Logo products | IKCA Black Belt Logo products | IKCA CI Logo products |
| Select | Select | Select | |
| Expiration |
IKCA Individual Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
The IKCA Individual Membership (annual) is for everyone studying the IKCA Kenpo syllabus in the colored belt levels. Components that are mailed will be sent to you within 7-10 business days. If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges. Initial enrollments receive one IKCA Association Membership patch, renewals receive all items except another patch.
Each IKCA Membership includes:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- Membership Certificate
- IKCA Association Membership Patch
- Member ID Card
- 8.5 x 11" Belt Requirements sheets
- Discount of 20% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Colored Belts
- Main Website
- IKCA Syllabus Course Videos: Subject to Belt Level
- IKCAKenpo.com CI Member Rate Diploma Orders:
- Personalized Diplomas:
- IKCA Store Products: IKCA Member Logo products
IKCA Black Belt Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This level membership is for all IKCA Black Belts who have not yet earned the prestigious Certified Instructor status. This level grants access to new Tips & Tricks content along with several other Black Belt only perks! Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied.
The annual IKCA Black Belt Membership package includes:
- Everything in the Individual Membership level:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- IKCA Black Belt Membership Certificate
- IKCA Black Belt Member ID Card
- Discount of 20% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Access to the IKCA Black Belt Members Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Tips & Tricks
- Optional Curriculum Expansion Videos
- A custom Biography linked from the Family Tree
- Start your Journey to becoming an IKCA Certified Instructor now that you're an IKCA Black Belt!
- Coming Soon: Special IKCA Black Belt Member discount at the IKCA Swag Store!
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Black Belts Only*
- Main Website
- IKCA Syllabus Course Videos
- Curriculum Bonus Video Section
- Tips+Tricks Section
- IKCAKenpo.com CI Member Rate Diploma Orders:
- Personalized Diplomas:
- IKCA Store Products: IKCA Black Belt Logo products
IKCA Certified Instructor Membership
If you are in the USA, shipping is included. If you are outside the USA, we will contact you in order to cover the shipping charges.
This is the level of membership for all IKCA Certified Instructors. This level gives all the perks of the prior levels and additionally grants access to content exclusively for IKCA Certified Instructors. Initial year membership is $150, renewals are $100/year.
Physical Membership package contents will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
Applying for this level of membership requires approval from an administrator, generally this is handled in less than 24 hours. Please reach out if it has been longer than 24 hours and your application for this membership level has not been approved or denied.
The annual IKCA Certified Instructor Membership package includes:
- Everything in the Individual & Black Belt Membership levels:
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Newsletters
- Current Newsletters
- Archive of all past Newsletters
- IKCA DigiCon (Digital Connection) Video Conference Call
- Access the live Monthly IKCA DigiCon
- Access to the complete archives of all past DigiCons
- Membership Package (see below graphic):
- IKCA Certified Instructor Membership Certificate
- IKCA Certified Instructor Member ID Card
- IKCA CI Membership Discount of 30% for any IKCA Sponsored Seminar or Tournament
- Access to the private IKCA School Listings page
- Newsletters
- Access to the Member's Only Section of the IKCA Website
- Access to the IKCA Black Belt Members Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Tips & Tricks
- Optional Curriculum Expansion Videos
- A custom Biography linked from the Family Tree
- Access to the IKCA Certified Instructors Only section of the IKCA Website.
- Diploma Ordering
- Recognition as an active Certified Instructor on the IKCA Family Tree AND the CI Registry.
- Optional: Contact information listing with an IKCA Biography to help drive traffic to your school. (One time $50 setup included with the first year membership)
- Customized Diplomas that have your name on the Instructor Line (included in the one time $50 setup as part of your first year membership).
- CI Credential Package available in the IKCAStore.com to order:
- CI Credential ID Card
- CI Certificate
- CI Patch
- CI Promotion Degree (+$120 1st time only, not eligible if you've already received the degree promotion)
- Who can Sign Up for this level?: IKCA Certified Instructors Only*
- Main Website
- IKCA Syllabus Course Videos
- Curriculum Bonus Video Section
- Tips+Tricks Section
- Enhancement Course Videos
- IKCAKenpo.com CI Member Rate Diploma Orders
- Personalized Diplomas: Instructor Name + Rank on Signature Line
- IKCA Store Products: IKCA CI Logo products
*Requires Admin validation & approval.
So… What about School Memberships?
Absolutely. We’re working hard to make these available again. The reality is the world has changed since we started in 1990. The world has become so much more litigious than it ever was before. We have to do our due diligence and make sure we protect everyone involved before we can roll these out again. More info to come.
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