5th Dan Kendo Gradings
Concerning recent discussions of holding a 5th dan grading in Britain, it must be understood that it is neccessary to have a minimum of 3 applicants for any grade for it to take place. Whereas it is perfectly possible for the Kendo Bu to hold a 5th dan grading, only one application has been received in recent years.
Whereas the Bu does not consider any additional gradings to be required on the Kendo calendar it has decided to hold a 5th dan grading at Mumeishi in October on a yearly basis if the level of demand warrants it.
To this end an application cut-off date of the 16th August will be applied in order to organize the correct level of panelists, inform the EKF and notify applicants that the required number of applications has been received.
Mike Davis
Kendo Bucho
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Posted: July 26th, 2010 under General.