The AMA executive committee approved the upgrades of the following members at the AGM on Sunday 10th July.

Stephen Crowley 8th Dan Wadoryu

Steve Stavridis 7th Dan Shotokan

Peter Allen 7th Dan Shitoryu/Shukokai

Bob Hague 6th Dan Shotokan

Colin Groome 5th Dan Shotokan

Peter Allen and Steve Stavridis where presented with their certificates in the presence of the AMA members at the AMA National Championships in Bradford at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre. Peter Allen was also appointed as the 'General Secretary of the AMA'.