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chillzATL · 12-29-2009, 10:32 AM

It seems your primary problem is that you feel you're better than your current rank and want to be fast-tracked to whatever rank you feel you deserve. You don't want to have to wait and jump through the hoops of an inexperienced person.

Did you really expect it to be any other way? In most martial arts, not asking about rank is rule #1, 2 and 3. You've likely made it obvious that you feel this way and that could play a big part in why you haven't been recognized. In our organization, which is not Aikikai affiliated, you would be made to wait even longer with that attitude. I honestly don't think you're going to find it any different anywhere else.

Even if you do find a dojo that recognizes your ability and ranks you more quickly than an inexperienced person, what difference is that going to make? You're still going to be pissed if you have to take instruction from someone who, in your eyes, isn't as good as you. Will you just be less pissed if you have a different color on your belt?

12-29-2009, 10:32 AM	#16
chillzATL Location: ATL Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 847 Offline	Re: Looking for alternative to Aikikai It seems your primary problem is that you feel you're better than your current rank and want to be fast-tracked to whatever rank you feel you deserve. You don't want to have to wait and jump through the hoops of an inexperienced person. Did you really expect it to be any other way? In most martial arts, not asking about rank is rule #1, 2 and 3. You've likely made it obvious that you feel this way and that could play a big part in why you haven't been recognized. In our organization, which is not Aikikai affiliated, you would be made to wait even longer with that attitude. I honestly don't think you're going to find it any different anywhere else. Even if you do find a dojo that recognizes your ability and ranks you more quickly than an inexperienced person, what difference is that going to make? You're still going to be pissed if you have to take instruction from someone who, in your eyes, isn't as good as you. Will you just be less pissed if you have a different color on your belt?