This year’s dan examinations took place in Paris from July 15–17. Over the course of the three days, more than 750 candidates faced the critical scrutiny of examiners from the ANKF (All Nippon Kyudo Federation), who had traveled from Japan specifically for the event.

Three candidates from the Neandertal Kyudo Club also have new ranks to celebrate: Michael Bracht passed the 2nd Dan exam, Darlene Maringer passed the 3rd Dan exam, and Hannelore Heid-Dauner passed the 5th Dan exam. Congratulations!

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