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Recently, we asked you to fill out a survey with questions about how we're doing and ways we could get better. Thank you to those that...

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Well done on your fantastic achievement! Being a Dan member, with your unique Dan number, is something that can never be taken away, and it is a recognition of all the hours of hard work and dedication to your training. Now you’ve achieved your milestone, you might be feeling a little unsure about the next stage of your martial arts learning, and what to expect?

This blog started life as an essay submission as part of Mr Jowett's 2nd Dan Test. Read his thoughts below....