The following advancement into the dan degrees was made, under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Brighton on Wednesday, 28th August 2024.
To shodan:
Kim Gasson (Butokukan)
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Kendo Advancements – February 2023
The following advancement into the dan degrees was made, under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday, 5th February 2023.
To nidan:
Tim Lau (Tonbridge)
To shodan:
Dave Leeds (Tonbridge)
Shōdan Shinsa – Spring 2018
The following advancement into the dan degrees was made at the shōdan shinsa, held under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 15th July 2018.
To Shodan:
Ben Ashley (Butokukan)
Kendo Advancements – Autumn 2017
The Renmei practice at Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 22nd October, saw the formal announcement of the following advancements within the dan degrees:
| To Yondan: | George Dillon | Butokukan Dojo |
| To Godan: | Ian Pattenden | Tonbridge Dojo |
| Stuart Dickinson | Vauxhall Dojo | |
| Ric Bithell | Butokukan Dojo | |
| To Rokudan: | Lucy Pratt | Butokukan Dojo |
All advancements are made under the Examination Rules and authority of the British Kendo Renmei .
Shōdan Shinsa – Spring 2017
The following students were advanced into or within the dan degrees at the shōdan shinsa, held under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 5th March 2017.
To Shodan:
Ian Calvert (Tonbridge)
Andy Haynes (Tonbridge)
To Nidan:
John Bridger (Tonbridge)
Matthew Williams (Tonbridge)
To Sandan:
Tim Bailey (Butokukan)
Tony Booker (Tonbridge)
Alistair Brindle (Butokukan)
Stephen Horton (Tonbridge)
Mark Morford (Tonbridge)
Philippe Negri (Tonbridge)