Wednesday 3 May 2017

A Look Back- two years practising at Bishop Field

The first few classes more than 30 students showed up to practise. Some were curious and changed their minds. A core group has practised for all or most of the two years. Sometimes other commitments prevent a few children from coming. All good ! All children are welcome when they can make it. In the past few months we have a steady number between 15-20. Aikido is not an easy martial art to learn. However, once a few basics are learned it gets easier. Techniques are taught in the context of self-control, cooperation and self-discipline. There are no tournaments. There are testing classes where students can demonstrate what they have learned. The ranks are referred to as 6th kyu, 5th kyu(yellow), 4th kyu, 3rd kyu, 2nd kyu, 1st kyu (brown belt). These are 'kids' ranks. Once these are acquired practitioners can then follow the adult route from 6th kyu to 1st kyu. After 1st kyu (brown) is the dan rank (black). This past year a number of our students acquired 6th kyu and a few acquired 6th kyu Part1. This group will probably be ready to test for 5th kyu in the fall of 2017.

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