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Old 12-28-2008, 04:22 AM   #13
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Re: In Japan.

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Tannan Baldwin wrote: View Post
I've had some things go not so right this year and may have to leave college. I love Aikido and want to continue my training (currently 6th kyu) I've also always wanted to go to Japan whether for Aikido or not and it kind of got me wondering. I think I need to go out and do some soul searching I guess. I guess what I'm trying to ask is this. If I went to Japan, how could I continue to train in Aikido? Would they be receptive to a gaijin like me? I don't have a degree so supporting myself might be a little hard as well. Whats the best advice you guys can give me?
Hello,

Try surfing the net for English teaching jobs here in Japan. They give priorities to native speakers. If you are lucky enough to be hired and be assigned in Tokyo, it will not be difficult to be accepted at the Aiki Kai or other Dojo's. If you will be assigned in other prefectures, there are local dojo's that offer reasonable price for training. Try it, who knows, you might be lucky.

Happy new year.
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