(Updated 4 December 2017)<\/p>\n
In Japan, during the month of November, many exams for kendo, iaido and jodo are conducted by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) and prefecture affiliates.<\/p>\n
This month, many senior graded Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) members faced the challenge to be tested for the Shogo levels of Renshi and Kyoshi or their next dan level.<\/p>\n
Happily, some were successful.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to all applicants, whether successful or not, for\u00a0never giving\u00a0up and working extremely hard to meet the next challenge.<\/p>\n
We congratulate the successful members, listed below on their recent achievement.<\/p>\n
SHOGO<\/strong> EXAM RESULTS \u2013 IAIDO<\/strong>
\nKyoshi<\/strong>
\nMr. Toshiaki Tsukadaira, Kendo 7 Dan (Qld) was awarded Kendo Kyoshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link<\/a>.
\nRenshi<\/strong>
\nMr. David Kolb, Iaido 6\u00a0Dan (Qld) was awarded Iaido Renshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link<\/a>.
\nMr. Russell Lawrence, Iaido 6\u00a0Dan (WA) was awarded Iaido Renshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nMr. Marcus Lee-Steere, (Vic), was awarded Iaido 6 Dan in Tokyo by the AJKF on 18\u00a0November 2017.\u00a0Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n