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 .