11/06/2026
It was a great pleasure to finally give Mark his 2nd Dan belt with the Association Kanji along with Marks name in Kanji too.
Mark has been a great support to the club and myself over the past few years.
Taking the 1st Dan Grade and passing is a great achievement and, quite rightly, one people never forget.
Personally, I find it a far greater achievement passing a 2nd Dan.
It shows you have true commitment to Karate, self improvement, mental as well as physical stamina too ! We never stop learning from other Dan grades and also lower grades, theee is something to be learnt from everyone if you are prepared to listen and practice.
This is why I donโt give 1st Dans a Kanjiโd belt, most either quit or fade away for various reasons .. fitness, life in general, work, injuries etc
So to dig in and learn even more, whilst still the same stuff too, takes a certain kind of person.
Well Done Mark and the belt is long overdue ๐