I really don't have a dog in this fight, but this caught my eye...
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Don Magee wrote:
However, it takes much longer to get a black belt in aikido, and even then we have debates on the expected level of skill. Some will say you are just now ready to learn, others will say you should be able to defend yourself. Where is the consistency that should come with a system?
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Well, there is a consistancy...it just doesn't match that of other systems. BJJ is consistant within itself, pretty much where ever you train, because there is a consistent syllabus and measuring stick in use. Same same for judo. For aikido?
Different kind of system. Same same for most "traditional" arts. Ick I hate that term these days...anywho...
From dojo to dojo, teacher to teacher, aikido org to aikido org you have different standards, different requirements and for the most part, no competition. And it's usually pretty clearly stated that it's not about competition / fighting.
So... it's pretty consistent in...it's inconsistency!
Best,
Ron