Does declined challenges disqualify epic badge

Question

my challenges are declined while trying for epic badge, does it disqualify the win challenges till now...

Answer 1

declines never break the streak !
only loses draws and other weapon challenges do

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

I got the epic badge after 3 challenges :).. happy now

Answer 4

I always stay a little bit from getting this badge .
Huh I hate these draws .