The Online Asayama Ichiden Ryu Dan Promotion Exam took place on March 13th to 16th 2026.
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.
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👏 New Dan Holders 👏
🥋 First Dan
Junius F. Brown V ジュニアス
エメリック Aymeric
Juan Rafael Guzman Diaz
Valtteri -ヴァルッテリ
Brad ブラッド
Adrian Echeverria
Alex アレクス (Germany)
Brendon Huor
Daniel Caruso
Kisho 紀章
Chris C クリス
Joshua – ジョシュワ
Santiago Salomon
Robert Lee
Valeriu Dascal
Vasilije ヴァシリエ
Mike マイケル トーマス
Nicolas Fulton
🥋 Second Dan
Toma 東馬 [トウマ]Fabian ファビアン
アンドリュー ・ Andrew
David Ellis ダビデ エリス
Tache Claudiu
Arnau アルナウ
Darren 時
🥋 Third Dan
Mitchell Ratchik
Ivan • アイバン
Daniel B ダニエル
サシャ (Sascha)
Mireku ミレク
Fred
🥋 Fourth Dan
Daniel M ダニエル
ジョシュ Josh
瀧（タキ）
マイケル – Michael Engelmann
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The next Dan exam will be held in September 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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