From Grandmaster John Burns:

The goals of a martial artist are to continue to learn, to increase their martial arts knowledge, and to keep their hard-earned ability. This is done by practicing – that is, by training hard, and continuing to practice and take class, no matter your rank, level, or age. We have just established a new program meant to give students and instructors opportunities—and recognition—for increasing their knowledge and honing their martial arts skills in specific areas, separately from rank advancement: it is called Keepers of the Flame.

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