🎊 Congratulations to All Who Passed the Dan Exam (September 2025)! 🎊

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The Online Asayama Ichiden Ryu Dan Promotion Exam took place on September 27th–28th, 2025.

Thanks to everyone’s dedication and hard work, we’re thrilled to announce that many students have successfully achieved their new Dan ranks!

Those who didn’t pass this time — you’ve done an amazing job as well. Keep training, stay motivated, and challenge again in the next exam!

All who passed will receive an official certificate from Seki Sensei, shipped directly to their homes.

You may also proudly display your Dan rank beside your name during Zoom lessons.

👏 New Dan Holders 👏

🥋 First Dan

Stephen Kunemund スティーブン

Dominique ドミニク

Vincent ヴィンセント

David Ellis ダビデ・エリス

Keith キース

Sarah

Crișan Cristian クリサン・クリスチャン

Chris Dyer

🥋 Second Dan

Chayton

Joseph ジョセフ

Joe ジョー

Glenn Irvine グレン

Daniel Bekteshi ダニエル・ベクテシ

Mirek Cermak ミレック・チエルマーク

Julius ユリウス

🥋 Third Dan

Ken Lai ケン

Jovi りん

Edward Martinez

Pong ポン

Jayson ジェイソン

The next Dan exam will be held in March 2026.

Keep giving your best and aim for a higher rank next time!

Students with higher Dan ranks — especially 3rd Dan and above — who have participated in our annual training camps may also become eligible to open an official club (3rd Dan) or branch (5th Dan) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyōhō overseas in the future.

Let’s continue working together to make Seki Sensei’s dream come true
— ✨ “Reviving the golden age with 7,000 students.” ✨

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